STAKEHOLDERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL

MANAGEMENT IN MARIPIPI

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A Thesis
Presented to
the Faculty of the School of Graduate Studies
Biliran Province State University
Naval, Biliran

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts in Education

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EVELYN G. BERNEL

October 2020
 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled: “STAKEHOLDERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL

MANAGEMENT IN MARIPIPI” prepared and submitted by EVELYN G. BERNEL
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval
for Oral Examination.

Date Approved:___________________ CHRISTOPHER R. VICERA, Ed. D.

Adviser

THESIS COMMITTEE

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ________.

SUSAN S. BENTOR, Ph. D.

Chairperson

FRANCISCO M. EBIO, Jr., Ph.D. RYAN TEOFEL ARPON, Ed. D.

Member Member

VICENTE Q. SOLTEO, D.M. JOSE B. MONDIDO, Ed.D.

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management.

Comprehensive Examination: ______________

Recommending Approval: Approved:

SUSAN S. BENTOR, Ph. D. VICTOR C. CAÑEZO, JR., Ed. D.

Dean, Graduate School University President III

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This thesis is realized thru the collaboration of brilliant minds whose

meaningful ideas were shared to the researcher without hesitations. Indeed, she

is very much grateful and acknowledges the following persons for their enormous

contributions in the completion of this manuscript.

Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., University President of Biliran Province State

University, for his leadership and support given not only to post-graduate students,

but to all learners in the University;

Dr. Susan S. Bentor, Dean of the NSU Graduate School, for the

enlightenment and encouragement to finish this study;

Dr. Christopher R. Vicera, her Adviser, for the constant support, bright

ideas, encouragement, and time shared in the realization of this manuscript.

Dr, Francisco M. Ebio, Jr., Dr. Ryan Teofel P. Arpon, Dr. Vicente Q. Solteo,

and Dr. Jose B. Mondido - The members of the Panel of Examiners, for their bright

ideas and constructive criticisms that filled guidance and clarifications to polish the

difficult parts of the study;

Mr. Jofrey S. Bernel, her loving husband, for the undying support (moral,

financial, and spiritual) towards the completion of this research endeavor.

Nico Joe, Jovelyn, Jenelyn and Jeffrey, her lovely sons and daughters for

the understanding, love, and support that you have extended.

EVELYN G. BERNEL

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE ………………………………………………………..………………. i

APPROVAL SHEET ………………………………………………..……………… ii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ……………………………………….…….……………... iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………….…….………………. iv

LIST OF TABLES …………………………………………………..…………….... vi

LIST OF FIGURE …………………………………………….…….…………........ vii

LIST OF APPENDICES …………………………………………..……………...... viii

ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………….……………...... ix

CHAPTER I – INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study …………………….……….…………………… 1

Objectives of the Study ……………………….……………….………….. 4

Hypotheses ……………………………………….…………..…………….. 5

Framework of the Study ………………………….………….……………. 5

Theoretical framework ………………….………………….……… 5

Conceptual framework ………………………………..…………… 7

Importance of the Study ……………………….…………….……………. 9

Scope and Delimitation of the Study……………………….…………….. 9

Definition of Terms……………………………………………….………… 10

Review of Literature …………………………………………..…………… 10

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CHAPTER II – METHODOLOGY

Research Design …………………………………………………….…….. 20

Research Locale …………………………………………………………… 20

Research Respondents …………………………………………………… 21

Research Instrument ………………………………………………………. 21

Data Gathering Procedures …………………………….………………… 21

Data Scoring ……………………………………………...………………… 22

Statistical Treatment of Data ……………………………………………… 22

CHAPTER III – RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Profile of the Stakeholder-Respondents………………………………….. 24

Level of Involvement of Internal and External Stakeholders in School 26

Management………………………………………………………………….

Level of School-Based Management Practice…………………………… 29

Relationship of Variables…………………………………………………… 35

CHAPTER IV – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings……………………………………………………...... 38

Conclusion………………………………………………………………..….. 39

Recommendation……………………………………………………..…….. 39

LITERATURE CITED ……………………………………………………………... 41

APPENDICES ………………………………………………………………...……. 44

CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………...……… 50

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Profile of the Respondents……………………………………………. 24

2 Level of Involvement of Stakeholders in School Management……. 26

3 Level of SBM Practice in terms of School Leadership and

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Governance………………………………………………………………

4 Level of SBM Practice in terms of Curriculum and Instruction ……. 31

5 Level of SBM Practice in terms of Accountability and Continuous

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Improvement ……………………………………………………………

6 Level of SBM Practice in terms of Management of

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Resources..………………………………………………………………

7 Relationship Between Profile of the Stakeholders and the Level of

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School-Based Management Practices…………………………..

8 Relationship Between the Level of Involvement of Stakeholders and

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the Level of School-Based Management Practices…………….

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 LIST OF FIGURE

Figure Page

1 The Conceptual Framework of the Study …………………… 8

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Letter Request to the Respondents ……………………..……… 44

B Survey Questionnaire………………………………………………. 45

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 ABSTRACT

BERNEL, EVELYN G. Biliran Province State University, Naval, Biliran,

Philippines. October 2020. “STAKEHOLDERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL
MANAGEMENT IN MARIPIPI”. A Master’s Thesis.

Adviser: Dr. Christopher R. Vicera

This study sought to find out the stakeholders’ involvement in school

management in Maripipi District. This study utilized a descriptive-survey research

design. This was participated randomly by the internal and external stakeholders

in Maripipi District.

Findings revealed that In terms of the profile of the stakeholders, majority are 22

to 45 years old, female, married, college level, and barangay officials.

With regards to the level of involvement of stakeholders in school

management it obtained an AM of 3.50 signified as highly involved.

As to the level of school-based management practice, it comprised of four

principles, namely: school leadership and governance, curriculum and instruction,

accountability and continuous improvement, and management of resources. For

school leadership and governance, it obtained an AM of 2.20 signified as maturing.

For curriculum and instruction, it reached an AM of 2.35 described as maturing.

For accountability and continuous improvement, it had an AM of 2.53 interpreted

as maturing. And finally, for management of resources, it yielded an AM of 2.29

marked as maturing. It gained an OM of 2.34 interpreted as maturing.

With regards to the relationship of variables, there is a significant

relationship between educational attainment of the stakeholders (r=0.642, p-

value=0.000) and occupation of the stakeholders (r=0.476, p=0.013). Meanwhile,

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age (r=0.112, p-value=0.301), sex (r=0.075, p-value=0.442), and civil status

(r=0.136, p-value=0.389) denotes no significant relationship.

There is a significant relationship between the level of involvement of

stakeholders and the level of school-based management practices. It obtained an

r-value of 0.314 and a p-value of 0.012.

In the light with the above findings, it is highly recommended to strengthen

the participation and involvement of the community stakeholders through a regular

conduct of stakeholders’ convergence.