THE EMERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP AMID THE PANDEMIC: REALIZING POTENTIALS AND PRACTICES


Mariefe Ambat- Escalaw
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Las Pinas, Philippines, University of Cabuyao, Cabuyao City, Philippines, City College of Calamba, Philippines, Department of Education, Philippines
Abstract
This study utilized a sequential explanatory mixed-methods research design to explore the school heads technological leadership amid the pandemic and delve into the school heads technological potentials and practices. The respondents to this research are the 67 school heads in one of the school divisions in Region 4A and 339 teachers. Based on the result, there is no significant relationship between school head technological leadership and teachers technological competency The noteworthy result of this study is that there is a significant relation to age. length of service and highest educational attainment. The following themes emerged from the participants interviews with the school head on technological practices: learning delivery with technology, professional development for teachers, strengthening of mentoring and support, collaboration with local, national, and international academic and professional development institutions, and strengthening technology utilization for management and administration. The significant recommendation of the study based on the Escalaws Technological Leadership Framework is that DepEd may further the technological information structure and infrastructure in all schools; may consider creating a technological training department in every division for the enhancement of technological skills for teachers and especially for school heads.
Keywords: TL Potential, TL Practices, Technological Leadership, Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method, Digital Transformation
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-05-12

Vol : 10
Issue : 5
Month : May
Year : 2024
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