School Heads Managerial Skills in Teaching Core Subjects among Senior High Schools in Maguindanao Province

This study examines the managerial skills of school heads in teaching core subjects in senior high schools in Maguindanao Province. The research specifically focuses on assessing the proficiency of school heads in areas such as planning, staffing, directing, controlling, organizing, and monitoring. The study adopts a descriptive evaluation design and employs survey questionnaires to collect data from 126 teachers and their school heads. The key findings reveal that most respondents were predominantly female, married, and relatively young, holding bachelor's or master's degrees. In terms of managerial skills, school heads excelled in planning, controlling, and monitoring, while their performance in staffing, directing, and organizing was moderate. Teachers were found to be highly effective in delivering core subjects, which suggests a positive teaching-learning process. The study concludes that enhancing staffing, directing, and organizing skills is necessary to improve the overall effectiveness of school management. Additionally, encouraging teachers to pursue advanced degrees could contribute to improved educational outcomes. The study also recommends expanding similar research to a broader scope within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and comparing the managerial skills of school heads in public and private schools.