THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL HEADS’ LEADERSHIP ON TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

EDUCATION

The general objective of this research was to find out the significant relationship between school heads’ leadership on teacher effectiveness in elementary schools. There are 13 school heads and 119 elementary teachers of Pantukan South District Division of Davao De Oro who participated in the study. The study used descriptive correlational research design, the data gathering tools were adopted from Indvik’s Path-goal Leadership Questionnaire and Clark and Watson's School Teacher Effectiveness Questionnaire were administered through purposive universal sampling. Weighted mean and Pearson r were used as statistical tools to obtain the result. The study showed that the level of school heads' leadership was very high which means always evident. In addition, the level of teacher effectiveness was very high, which was always evident. Hence, it was found that there was no significant relationship between school heads’ leadership styles and teacher effectiveness. Effective leadership at the school level is thought to positively influence teachers' effectiveness, although the empirical evidence appears to contradict this widely accepted belief. As a recommendation, develop good relationships with superiors and subordinates, work together to solve issues, establish a cooperative atmosphere, develop professional development, and promote healthy and productive educators.

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