School-Based Management Practices and Competence of School Principals: Implications for 21st Century School Leadership in Lanao del Sur
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Sittienor C. Abubakar
Graduate School Medina College, Philippines
This study assessed the school-based management (SBM) practices and competencies of school principals in Lanao del Sur Division, Philippines, aiming to develop a School-Based SBM Practices Enhancement Program. Specifically, it examined principals' profiles, competency levels based on NCBS-SH domains, SBM practice levels, and the relationships among these variables. Results revealed significant differences in principal competencies when grouped according to gender, with male principals assessed as more competent based on NCBS-SH standards. Significant differences were also found between the level of SBM practices and principal profiles, and between SBM practices and principal competencies. Key competency predictors included the domains of school leadership, creating a student-centered learning climate, and personal and professional attributes. Findings indicated principals aged 61 and above performed best in SBM practices, while those aged 41–50 performed least. Widowed principals exhibited the highest level of SBM practice, while married principals performed the least. Principals with doctoral degrees and extensive training experience demonstrated higher levels of SBM practice. Based on these findings, it is recommended that principals enhance their management skills, communicate clear goals, and adopt effective leadership styles. Regular professional development and training should be prioritized to strengthen school leadership capacities. These results provide a guide for school heads and the Schools Division Office in designing targeted programs to improve principals’ competencies and support effective school-based management for twenty-first-century educational demands.
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