Collaborative Leadership and Quality of Work Life of School Heads in Davao Region

Saturnino  E. Dalagan Jr,

Collaborative Leadership and Quality of Work Life of School Heads in Davao Region

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

Collaborative leadership is expected in an educational system and work environment. However, school heads missed to cater the concerns of leadership skills which is crucial to sustain quality of work life. This study aimed to determine the level of collaborative leadership and quality of work life of elementary school heads of Region XI, Philippines. The results were projected to improve the body of knowledge and resources available for deepening the quality of work life of school heads. The study employed descriptive-correlation survey method through the use of Product-Moment correlation. The respondents of the study were composed of 340 elementary teachers. The results revealed that the level of collaborative leadership and quality of work life of school heads of Region XI were high. The study proved that collaborative leadership and quality of work life of school heads in Region XI were significant and positively related, indicating that the collaborative leadership of school heads were considered significant in promoting quality of work life. It is strongly recommended that school heads play an imperative role and apply collaborative leadership skills to increase the level of happiness a person derives for his career, thus, promoting a congenial environment at the work place.

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