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Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined operationally and lexically for clearer and

better understanding of the study.

Leader. In this study, it refers to the officers identified to hold a position to

lead in the classroom.

Leadership Skills. In this study, it refers to the abilities of an individual

officers to demonstrate and guide every student to achieve the goals of the

classroom.

Communication. It is an act of disseminating to the constituents the

information received from higher authorities. In this study, it refers to the officers

who communicate to the non-officers.

Delegation. It is the assignment of any classroom officers to another

person to carry out specific activities. And it is one of the core concepts of

management leadership.

Decision Making. In this study, it refers to the act of giving judgment or

decisions on certain matters affecting the schools including its members after

deliberate consideration and consultation with the classroom officers.

Interpersonal Skills. In this study, it refers to classroom officers facilitate

interaction and communication with the students while performing their job.