Authors : Meshel G. Murillo

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1205

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Abstract : This study delved into teachers' experiences at an island school in their collaboration with stakeholders. It aimed to capture the accounts of teachers regarding the involvement of stakeholders in the island school. The study had ten (10) participants, and it employed in-depth interviews to gather information from them. Through thematic analysis, the following themes were identified regarding stakeholders' participation: Planning and decision-making and Program implementation. These findings align with the principles of shared governance and empowerment of school heads as outlined in RA9155's mandate. Additionally, the study identified challenges in stakeholders' partnership, resulting in themes such as Weak commitment of stakeholders to participate and Financial and material deficiency. From the experiences and challenges shared by the teacher- participants, the following insights were developed: Encouraging stakeholders’ participation and increasing the school budget. These insights further reinforce the importance of stakeholders' participation in school planning, decision-making, and all school programs and activities. The study recommends that, to recognize the efforts of stakeholders in crafting the school plan and participating in school activities, incentives should be provided as a practical expression of gratitude. This will motivate stakeholders to consistently participate in school activities, including monitoring project implementation to ensure that the school plan is diligently executed according to the set target date.

Keywords : Tales, Island School, Stakeholders' Partnership, Spotlight

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