On Progress and Pit Falls: The Lived Experiences of Public School Heads in Implementing Programs, Projects, and Activities

Ronald D. Manolong, John Paul Sindangan, Roselle Naral, Gerald Paolo Patrimonio, Arlan Sablan, Reyzen Monserate and Febbie Faith Ramos
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Ronald D. Manolong: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
John Paul Sindangan: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
Roselle Naral: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
Gerald Paolo Patrimonio: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
Arlan Sablan: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
Reyzen Monserate: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines
Febbie Faith Ramos: University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Davao City, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 11, 572-588

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study1 is to examine the lived experiences of school heads in implementing the programs, projects, and activities in their respective schools.The participants of this study were 10 school heads who are handling school head position in Davao Region. This research utilized in-depth interview and focus group discussion as data gathering methods. The data were analyzed using Nvivo Software to avoid potential biases. The results of the study showed that school heads encountered a number of challenges in implementing PPAs in their school including Limited Resources, Stakeholders Participation, and Challenges of Administrative Bureaucracy. School heads also shared that they coped with these challenges by employing strategies like Conducting Planning for Resource Management, Encourage Stakeholders Participation, Conducting Monitoring and Evaluation, Developing Innovative Solutions; and Capacitating Manpower for Professional Development. Additionally, the participants also shared their recommendations on how to effectively implement school PPAs such as Strategic Planning and Alignment, Stakeholders Engagement and Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement and Innovation. The results of this study are significant baseline data for school heads and administrators to effectively navigate the challenges in implementing the school programs, projects and activities in their respectives schools.

Date: 2024
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