School Culture and Leadership Practices of Elementary School Heads in Irosin District

Abstract: This study examined the perceptions of leadership practices in the Irosin District, focusing on school heads, teachers, GPTCA members, and barangay officials. It evaluates leadership effectiveness, school culture, and areas for improvement. Findings reveal generally positive perceptions of leadership practices, with strong agreement on behaviors like valuing teachers' ideas, trusting professional judgments, and fostering collaboration. In terms of school culture, perceptions of collaboration and shared goals varied, while areas like professional development and collegial support were consistently rated positively. Keywords: collaboration, innovation, leadership practices, school culture, stakeholders’ perceptions. Title: School Culture and Leadership Practices of Elementary School Heads in Irosin District Author: Jayson B. Gotis, Noel G. Benavides International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 12, Issue 3, May 2025 - June 2025 Page No: 34-58 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 14-May-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15401400 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/School%20Culture%20and%20Leadership%20Practices-14052025-1.pdf