Core Behavioral and Leadership Competencies of the Public Elementary School Heads in Pangasinan

AUTHOR(S)

MANNY R. CUISON

ABSTRACT

—— The study delved on the level of core behavioral and leadership competencies of public elementary school heads in Pangasinan. The study determined the profile of the respondents, their level of core behavioral and leadership competencies, the significant relationship between the level of their core behavioral and leadership competencies and their profile variables, and the significant difference in the level of their core behavioral and leadership competencies across their profile variables. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. Findings showed that majority of the public elementary school heads have doctoral degrees, holding Principal III positions, experienced, and equipped with trainings. In addition, the public elementary school heads have very strong core behavioral and leadership competencies. Likewise, length of service is correlated with school heads’ service orientation. Further, length of service is contributory to the ability of school heads to lead people. The study recommended that public elementary school heads can adopt the intervention plan crafted by the researcher to further strengthen their core behavioral and leadership competencies. In addition, a similar study should be conducted taking into consideration other factors that can affect their level of core behavioral and leadership competencies. Keywords — Core Behavioral Competencies, Leadership Competencies, People Management, Service Orientation, Leading People