Managerial Competence of School Heads, Performance of Teachers and Numeracy Skills of Key Stage 2 4-6 Learners

AUTHOR(S)

RANDY Y. PRIAS

ABSTRACT

— This study was conducted to determine the Managerial Competence of School Heads, Performance of Teachers and Numeracy Skills of Key Stage 2 4-6 Learners in selected schools of Villaba North District. The findings of the study were the bases for the proposed Instructional Supervisory Plan. Research Design. The proposed study on “Managerial Competence of School Heads, Performance of Teachers, and Numeracy Skills of Key Stage 2 4-6 Learners in selected schools of Villaba North District ” employed a quasi-experimental research design. This design was particularly suitable for the study, where random assignment was not feasible due to ethical or practical constraints. By selecting schools that exhibited varying levels of managerial competence among their heads, the study assessed the impact of these competencies on teacher performance and student numeracy skills. This approach allowed for comparison between groups, facilitating insights into the effectiveness of leadership on educational outcomes. The test of relationship between various variables and the performance of Grade 4-6 learners, specifically in numeracy skills. The table includes correlations for different aspects of resource management (Human Resource Management, Material Resource Management, and Financial Resource Management) and their relationship with learners’ performance. The fourth row focuses on the relationship between COT (Classroom Observation Tool) and learners’ numeracy. The computed values and t-values are compared with the table value at a 0.05 significance level to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between the variables. Based from the results, it is evident that all variables have a significant relationship with learners’ performance in numeracy. The correlation between Human Resource Management and performance is very strong, with a computed value of 0.80, well above the table value. Similarly, the relationship between Material Resource Management and performance is also very strong, with a correlation, indicating a highly significant impact. The Financial Resource Management’s correlation with performance, which is classified as a strong relationship. The correlation between Classroom Observation Tool (COT) and learners’ numeracy, a moderate yet significant relationship, suggesting that the teaching environment also plays a crucial role in influencing numeracy performance. The results imply that the variables of resource management—whether human, material, or financial—have a substantial impact on learners’ numeracy performance. The very strong relationships with Human and Material Resource Management indicate that well-managed resources, including trained personnel and learning materials, significantly enhance learners’ performance. Furthermore, the strong relationship with Financial Resource Management suggests that the allocation of funds for educational resources is crucial for fostering effective numeracy instruction. While the relationship between COT and numeracy is moderate, it still highlights the importance of classroom management and teaching strategies in improving numeracy skills among Key Stage 2 4-6 learners. Keywords — Managerial Competence School Heads numeracy performance Key Stage 2 4-6 Learners