I AM PRINCIPAL

Dr. Garcia is a prominent principal aspiring for outstanding performance in his OPCRF while serving in a medium-sized school. Which of the following characteristics he should possess?

1. Take challenges to grow and accept team mistakes.

2. Take calculated risks and have courage in a time of controversy.

3. Adopt a leadership style that fits all personalities in the school and communicate frequently.

4. Manipulates members to concede and ultimately win their support for the success of the team.

Madam Gloria is an outstanding principal in a small school along the coastal region of the south. Which of the following she had demonstrated well to acquire such recognition?

1. Sheis very approachable.

2. She understands the situation and the facts within the school system.

3. She has courage in times of controversy.

4. She delegates her duties and responsibilities to empower her teachers.

Which of the following are essential prerequisites of leadership in the school setup?

1. Trust and Confidence

2. Collaboration

3.competitive spirit

4. Skepticism

As a new school principal, which of the following can you optimally practice in obtaining performance targets?

1.Naziism/German Ideology

2. Democratic/ Participative Leadership Style

3.Laissez-Faire/Free Rein Leadership Style

4.Autocratic Leadership Style

There are some instances of applying autocracy without prejudice to professional ethics. Which of the following instances necessitate an Autocratic Leadership Style?

1. When knowledgeable and skillful team members are available

2. When quick decisions are needed

3. When others’ inputs will not affect the decision

4. Team agreement is not necessary

1. b.     c.   d. All except 1

Principal X is best in optimizing autocracy at a certain degree without demoralizing the “esprit de corps”, one of Henri Fayol’s 14 administrative principles which states that- an organization must make every effort to maintain group cohesion in the organization. Which of the following conditions can autocracy be logical?

1. Employees question decisions due to lack of knowledge and experience

2. Collaboration is a necessity.

3. Little opportunity to give suggestions due to some limitations.

4. Time is immaterial  

Principal X obtained “outstanding “ in his latest OPCRF even though he frequently employed the laissez-faire/ Free Rein Leadership Style. Which of the following could have caused such?

1. No one can question his decisions in any deliberation.

2. He governs experienced teachers.

3. Teachers, students, and parents perform on their own.

4. The system was already productive prior to the administration of Principal X.

A newly designated principal plans to craft her school implementation plan that will match her new school climate. Which of the following factors she should consider in choosing a leadership style to adopt?

1. Objectives/targets, Programs/ activities, persons involved, time frame, resources needed, source of funds, success indicators

2. Kind of followers/human resources

3. Situation/challenges or scenario

4. Space needed

It is appropriate to ensure that the available local funds are utilized efficiently and that they contribute to the improvements in school effectiveness leading to better student-learning achievements. Which of the following can a principal of a fiscally autonomous school source out funds for retooling?

1. Training and Human Resource Development from MOOE

2. Funds Generated and sponsorship from the School Adopt a School Program

3. Donations and or sponsorship from the PTA and the Alumni Organization

4. Donations and or sponsorship from candidates.

Which of the following are included in the PPSSH -Domain 1, Leading Strategically?

1. Vision, mission, and core values, review and implementation, school planning and implementation

2. Research to improve school performance, Programs, projects, and activities in Learner’s voice

3. Monitoring and evaluation processes and tools

4. Career awareness and opportunities

Which of the following are included in the PPSSH -Domain 2, Managing School Operations and Resources?

1. School data and information, financial management

2. School facilities and equipment, Management of staff

3. School safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency, Emerging challenges, and opportunities

4. School-based curriculum review and contextualization

Which of the following are included in the PPSSH -Domain 3, Focusing on Teaching and Learning?

1. School-based curriculum review and contextualization

2. Teaching standards and pedagogies, teaching performance feedback, learning assessment, and Learning environment.

3. Learner discipline, Career awareness and opportunities

4. Rewards and recognition and general welfare of school personnel

Which of the following are included in the PPSSH -Domain 4, Developing Self and Others?

1. Personal and professional development, Professional reflection, and learning to improve practice, School personnel, and office performance management.

2. Learning and development of school personnel, Developing leadership in individuals and teams

3. Leading organizations within the school, Rewards and recognition, and General welfare of school personnel.

4. Teaching standards and pedagogies, teaching performance feedback, learning assessment, and Learning Environment.

Which of the following are included in the PPSSH -Domain 5, Building Connections?

1. Managing diverse relationships

2. Inclusive practice

3. Communication, and Community engagement.

4. Rewards and recognition, and general welfare of school personnel.

After the submission of the study in August 2018, the Secretary issued Office Memorandum 2018-0016 on October 15, 2018, creating a Task Force to evaluate the recommendations of the study and prepare a Detailed Design for NEAP transformation. Which of the following are included?

1. Upon completion of its evaluation, the Task Force presented on February 21, 2019, its Report to the Secretary

2. approved the Task Force recommendations

3. and proposed detailed design on how to transform NEAP

4. directed its immediate dissolution.