This document discusses principles of school administration and supervision. It outlines 12 principles that should guide administration, including encouraging teacher participation, developing curriculum for continuous student growth, utilizing all school facilities, assigning personnel efficiently, and formulating policies democratically. It also discusses the need for democratic administration and efficient supervision. The success of any school system depends on these. Finally, it provides a brief history of education being established as a state function in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which mandates the state establish, maintain and support education.
4. 1. The teacher-participation should be stimulated
in the kind of education that will provide good
citizenship training.
2. There should be developed and put into
practice the kind of curriculum that guarantees
continuous pupil-growth.
3. The educational program of the school should
embody the cooperative efforts of faculty and
students alike.
5. 4. The building and equipment should
be used to maximum capacity.
5. All school facilities should be
utilized that every child is given an
opportunity to participate in the
educational offerings of the school.
6. The various members of the school
personnel should be assigned in
such a way that everyone can
utilize his energies toward the
achievement of maximum
efficiency.
6. 7. The formulation of school policies should follow
democratic principles of faculty and pupil’s
participation and cooperation.
8. The authority that is delegated by the principal to
the members of his staff should be used wisely.
9. Well – trained teachers and other personnel
should be secured and then should be given the
freedom of activity that is commensurate with
their ability to use it effectively.
7. 10. All educational responsibilities should be
defined carefully and specifically, and they
should be understood by all concerned.
11. The best interest of the entire school should be
basic to any decision that is relative to the welfare
of the pupils, the teachers, or the school in
general.
12. The leadership of the principal should be such
as to inspire all-pupils and teachers alike-toward
better and more complete accomplishment.
8. 13. An attitude of constructive rather than
destructive criticism should be characteristics
of all members of the staff and of the student
body.
9. The Need for a Democratic
Administration and Efficient
Supervision
If public education is to be cornerstone
of the democratic order, it is essential
that the public system be administered
and supervised on a democratic basis.
The success of any school system
depends upon democratic
administration and efficient
supervision.
10. The acceptance of democratic theories of
administration and supervision is widespread.
As democratic theories of school
administration and supervision are being
implemented, it is important that we do not
insist on democratic procedures just because
we think we should be democratic.
A democratic type of administration and
supervision is consistent with the democratic
philosophy of life which the Philippines has
adopted.
11. Democracy in school administration and
supervision can be achieved only as the
personnel understand and practice democratic
methods.
It can be said; therefore, that democratic
administration and supervision must be based
on human dignity and human worth and must
give priority to human factor.
12. Education as a State Function
Most teachers know the phrase, “Education is a
State function.” But why is it? The offhand
answer is, “It is mandated in the state
constitution. “ Charles Tonsor
14. THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES –
ARTICLE XIV
EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE AND
SPORTS EDUCATION
Section 1. The State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at
all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.
15. Section 2. The State shall:
(1) Establish, maintain, and support a
complete, adequate, and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people
and society;
(2) Establish and maintain a system of free
public education in the elementary and high
school levels. Without limiting the natural
right of parents to rear their children,
elementary education is compulsory for all
children of school age;
16. (3) Establish and maintain a system of
scholarship grants, student loan programs,
subsidies, and other incentives which shall be
available to deserving students in both public
and private schools, especially to the
underprivileged;
(4) Encourage non-formal, informal, and
indigenous learning systems, as well as self-
learning, independent, and out-of-school study
programs particularly those that respond to
community needs; and
17. (5) Provide adult citizens, the disabled, and
out-of-school youth with training in civics,
vocational efficiency, and other skills.