JOHN VINCENT D.

REYES MAY 13, 2021

MA. ED (2ND SEM)

Education 212, 221, 215, 216 and 210

In Leadership, different groups expect different things as they have different needs and come
from many perspectives. Regardless of whether one is a teacher, student parent or community
stakeholder, a common expectation is that THE PRINCIPAL DEMONSTRATE
LEADERSHIP.
LEADERSHIP – is the practice of bringing a group or institution towards a clear objective.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, on the other hand, is something specific to a principal. It
refers to anything that school leaders do to improve teaching and learning in the school. It
focuses on learning and its promotion, this is the reason why INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS
are also called LEARNING LEADERS.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER (Marsh, 1992)
1. The principal is a resource provider.
2. The principal is an instructional coach.
3. The principal is an effective communicator
4. The principal has visible presence.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ACTIVE LEADERSHIP (Trespeces, 2003)

1. The principal is seldom seen at his/her office desk.

2. An annual instructional program is being implemented and monitore periodically by a committee
chaired by the principal.
3. Regular meeting with staff are held. This aims to addrss problems encountered during program
implementation.
4. The school’s plan for supervision is prepared cooperatively by the staff and monitored by the principal.
5. There is active documentationof instructional practice and materials that teachers consider worthy of
adoption.

INDICATORS OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

1. The mission and vision of the school are clearly stated.

2. The curriculum and plans are aligned with school goals.
3. The monitoring plan is established and implemented.
4. The monitoring plan meets needs.
5. Teachers observation and feedback are regularly conducted.
6. Resources are accessible.
7. Development needs of teachers are addressed.
8. Data-based decisions are made.
9. Strategies that recognize individual differences are in place.
10.Consultations regarding instructions are held.
11.Activities that result in learner’s achievement exist.
12.School staff are able to practice effective classroom management.
13.A variety of supervisory models is employed.
14.Multiple opportunities to learn are given to learners.
15.The school climate promotes learning.
16.Multiple criteria and assessments are used.
17.Parents are viewed as partners.
18.High expectations of teaching staff is the norm.

COMPONENTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP- Instruction, Instructional Climate,

Leadership and Governance and Learners Outcomes.

INSTRUCTION – refers to the teaching and learning process and how instructional activities are
organized and delivered to support the type of climate and student outcomes desired.

INSTRUCTIONAL CLIMATE – refers to the type of climate needed to support learner’s outcomes
identified.

LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE – define the philosophy on leadership and what it does to
create an effective school. It describes the governance structure and leadership responsibilities; and
indicates how the leader works with teachers and staff, learners, parents, community and district
officials.

LEARNERS OUTCOMES – define the goals and hopes the school has for its learners; and indicate
the type of skills, attitudes and feelings learners must possess.
TASK:

A. Mr Pepito Santos is the principal of Kabutihan Elementary School. He has been a principal for
twenty years. His teachers greatly admire his management of the school. If you are one of the
teachers of Kabutihan ES give your comments that reveal why Mr. Santos is viewed as an effective
principal and other member of Kabutihan Elementary School.

Answer:
If I were one of the teachers in the Kabutihan ES, I can say that our principal has been a good and
instructional leader of our school. This is because he/she is an active leader that possesses multiple traits
or characteristics. He/she is always providing us resources that we used in teaching our students and
organized programs and trainings that can eventually support and help improve our knowledge and skills
in teaching. In addition to that, He/she regularly called for a meeting to disseminate important information
or updates and for being a good communicator we are being motivated and well informed that lead to a
good result in our work. These things won’t be achieved if our principal is not present in the school. That
is why we are so thankful that despite the loads and hectic schedule she/he has. He/she is still visible in
school to instruct and guide us.

B.
1. Imagine yourself as a parent, what would you expect your children’s principal to do?
Answer:
Being in the parent’s perspective or views to the principal of what she/he needs to do to our
children in school. I think I will expect him/her to at least provide multiple and helpful opportunities to
students to learn. And of course, principal should make the school safe and conducive to learning.
Learner’s welfare must be the top priority.

2. Teachers expect also something from the principal. What would you expect?
Answer:
There are many expectations that a teacher want to his principal. Naming all would be tiring.
That’s why I will just give at least three things that I expect to him. First is, he should be a good
instructional leader that helps me and my colleagues to improve our teaching and learning skills.
Second, he must be a good communicator. I do not want to happen again the experience I had with my
head teacher when she give comments about my video lesson during my observation. Maybe being
constructive in giving criticism is also a must just to avoid discouraging comments in the teachers. For it
really takes away my confidence. Lastly, he should always be around in the school.

3. Think yourself as a learner, what would you expect of your principal?

Answer:
As learner, I think principal should always roam around the school. Principal should beautify the
school vicinity to the eyes of the learners and making it safe and friendly. The school should also has
places that we could nurture our talents and skills through building a different park for the different
learning areas.

4. How about as community stakeholder, what would you expect of your principal?
Answer:
As a community stakeholder, I expect the principal in our school to always connect and
communicate to us about the updates with regards to student’s progress and happenings in the school.
He/she must also be transparent in all she/he do.