Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School

JESON A. CELEBRE; Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D.

Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School

August 2025

Vol-11, Issue-4

Paper ID: 27270

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

Educational Administration

Keywords

Multigrade Schools school leadership lived experiences coping mechanisms instructional leadership educational resilience phenomenological study rural education school heads community engagement

Abstract

This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of school heads managing multigrade schools in the Maco South District, Division of Davao de Oro. Guided by Resiliency Theory, the research aimed to uncover the multidimensional roles of these leaders, delving into their experiences, struggles, coping mechanisms, and insights while navigating complex educational landscapes characterized by limited resources, multi-level instruction, and remote community contexts. Using in-depth interviews with six purposively selected school heads, the study revealed that these leaders confront a wide array of struggles, including resource constraints, dual teaching-administrative responsibilities, curriculum adaptation, and low community engagement. Despite these challenges, the school heads demonstrated resilience through adaptive leadership, professional collaboration, community involvement, and reflective practices. Their insights underscored the importance of context-based policy support, professional development tailored to multigrade education, and stronger stakeholder partnerships. The study contributes to the discourse on leadership in marginalized educational settings and offers recommendations for policy reform and capacity-building initiatives that support school heads in multigrade environments.

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Author Information

#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	JESON A. CELEBRE	Teacher I- Department of Education, Assumption College of Nabunturan, Davao De Oro Philippines
2	Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D.	2 Professor, Graduate School Department, Assumption College of Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, Philippines

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APA Style

CELEBRE, JESON A. & Ph.D., Felinita III R. Doronio, (2025). Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(4), 2268-2274.

MLA Style

CELEBRE, JESON A., and Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D.. "Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 4, 2025, pp. 2268-2274.

IEEE Style

JESON A. CELEBRE and Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D., "Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2268-2274, 2025.

Vancouver Style

CELEBRE JESON A., Ph.D. Felinita III R. Doronio,. Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(4):2268-2274.

Harvard Style

CELEBRE, JESON A. & Ph.D., Felinita III R. Doronio, (2025) 'Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(4), pp. 2268-2274.

Chicago Style

CELEBRE, JESON A. and Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D.. "Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 4 (2025): 2268-2274.

Turabian Style

CELEBRE, JESON A. and Felinita III R. Doronio, Ph.D.. "Navigating Multifaceted Roles: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Struggles and Triumphs of School Heads In Multigrade School." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 4 (2025): 2268-2274.