GROUP 10 (Torregosa, Tuñacao, Yballe, and Zapico)

Title: Nurturing Future Leaders: How School Leadership Impacts College

Students' Engagement and Social Development

Paradigm of the Study

Independent Variable: Dependent Variable:

School Leadership • College Students’

Engagement
• Social Development

Statement of the Problem:

• In what ways do students perceive the impact of school leadership on
their preparedness for social engagement and social development in
college?
• Does school leadership style directly influence college students'
engagement in campus activities and subsequent leadership roles?
• Are the effects of school leadership on college students' engagement
and social development moderated by individual student characteristics
(e.g., personality, socio-economic background)?

Instrument

Achievement Test-refers to individual performance on a test. Achievement

testing itself is a broad term encompassing different assessments that gauge
an individual's mastery of specific skills or knowledge in a designated
subject area. These tests differ from aptitude tests which aim to predict
potential rather than measure current learning.
1. What is the primary role of positional leaders in nurturing future
leaders?
A) Inspire others through heroic actions.
B) Create conditions for others to contribute.
C) Delegate tasks to junior team members.
2. Which approach is essential for effective leadership
development?
A) Focusing solely on individual skills.
B) Encouraging collective goal-setting.
C) Relying on positional authority.
3. What does “sense-making” involve for leaders?
A) Providing clarity and direction.
B) Strictly adhering to rules.
C) Avoiding adaptive responses.
4. Why is it crucial for leaders to move from being a “hero” to a
“host”?
A) Heroes receive more recognition.
B) Hosts empower others to contribute.
C) Heroes make all decisions unilaterally.
5. What impact does effective leadership have on college students’
engagement?
A) No significant impact.
B) Enhances student motivation.
C) Decreases student involvement.
6. Which leadership quality fosters innovation and adaptability?
A) Authoritarian decision-making.
B) Collaborative mindset.
C) Rigid adherence to tradition.
7. What is the role of school leadership in social development?
 A) Isolating students from external influences.
B) Creating a supportive community.
C) Focusing solely on academic achievement.
8. How can leaders encourage student participation in
extracurricular activities?
A) By imposing strict rules.
B) By promoting a sense of belonging.
C) By discouraging involvement.
9. What does the term “adaptive responses” refer to in leadership?
A) Rigid adherence to existing practices.
B) Flexibility in addressing challenges.
C) Ignoring feedback from team members.
10. Which leadership behavior contributes to a positive
organizational culture?
A) Micromanaging every task.
B) Encouraging open communication.
C) Avoiding team interactions.
11. How can leaders create conditions for innovation to thrive?
A) By maintaining the status quo.
B) By fostering a culture of experimentation.
C) By limiting collaboration.
12. What is the significance of collective goals in leadership
development?
A) They hinder individual growth.
B) They promote teamwork and alignment.
C) They prioritize personal achievements.
13. Which leadership approach emphasizes shared
responsibility?
A) Top-down decision-making.
 B) Distributed leadership.
C) Autocratic control.
14. What role do leaders play in enhancing student
engagement?
A) Minimizing student autonomy.
B) Providing mentorship and guidance.
C) Ignoring student concerns.
15. Why is it essential for leaders to collaborate with other
leaders?
A) To compete for recognition.
B) To achieve collective goals.
C) To assert individual authority.
16. What impact does effective school leadership have on
student well-being?
A) No discernible impact.
B) Improved mental health.
C) Increased stress levels.
17. Which leadership behavior contributes to a positive
learning environment?
A) Discouraging student feedback.
B) Valuing diverse perspectives.
C) Rigid adherence to rules.
18. How can leaders foster a sense of ownership among
students?
A) By making all decisions unilaterally.
B) By involving students in decision-making.
C) By minimizing student involvement.
19. What is the role of school leadership in promoting social
responsibility?
 A) Ignoring community needs.
B) Encouraging civic engagement.
C) Focusing solely on academic outcomes.
20. Which leadership quality is essential for nurturing future
leaders?
A) Maintaining a hierarchical structure.
B) Cultivating a growth mindset.
C) Avoiding collaboration.
21. Scenario: You are a school leader organizing a student
council election. Two candidates are running for president.
Candidate A has excellent academic performance, while
Candidate B is known for their strong interpersonal skills and
ability to bring people together. How do you approach this
situation?
A) Base the decision solely on academic achievements.
B) Consider both academic performance and interpersonal skills.
C) Choose the candidate with the highest GPA.
22. Scenario: As a school leader, you notice that some students
are excluded from extracurricular activities due to financial
constraints. How do you address this issue?
A) Ignore the situation; it’s not your responsibility.
B) Create a scholarship fund to support financially challenged students.
C) Encourage students to find alternative ways to participate.
23. Scenario: During a school assembly, a student raises a
controversial topic related to social justice. Some students
express strong opinions, while others remain silent. How do you
facilitate a respectful discussion?
A) Silence the student to avoid conflict.
B) Encourage open dialogue and active listening.
C) Dismiss the topic as irrelevant to the school environment.
 24. Scenario: A teacher reports that a student is consistently
disruptive in class. How do you handle this situation?
A) Suspend the student immediately.
B) Meet with the student to understand the underlying issues.
C) Ignore the teacher’s concerns; students will eventually adjust.
25. Scenario: The school budget is limited, and you must decide
whether to allocate funds for new textbooks or technology
upgrades. What factors do you consider?
A) Prioritize textbooks; technology can wait.
B) Balance both needs based on educational impact.
C) Invest solely in technology for a modern learning environment.
26. A parent complains about a teacher’s grading practices.
How do you address the situation?
A) Side with the teacher; parents don’t understand the curriculum.
B) Investigate the issue and discuss it with both parties.
C) Change the teacher’s grading policy to appease the parent.
27. Scenario: A student is struggling academically and
emotionally. How do you provide support?
A) Advise the student to work harder.
B) Connect the student with counseling services.
C) Ignore the situation; it’s part of growing up.
28. Scenario: The school faces declining enrollment. How do
you attract new students and retain existing ones?
A) Lower admission standards to increase enrollment.
B) Enhance marketing efforts and showcase school strengths.
C) Accept the decline; it’s a natural cycle.
29. Scenario: A teacher proposes a new teaching method that
challenges traditional practices. How do you respond?
A) Reject the idea; stick to what works.
B) Encourage experimentation and assess the method’s effectiveness.
C) Implement the new method without further discussion.
30. Scenario: A student accuses another student of bullying.
How do you address the situation?
A) Ignore the accusation; students often exaggerate.
B) Investigate thoroughly and take appropriate action.
C) Blame the victim for not handling the situation better.