Digital Leadership and School Management Capabilities of School Administrators and Teachers Digital Teaching Performance: Basis for Professional Development Program

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the significance of school administrators' digital leadership and school management on teachers' digital teaching performance within the context of digital learning and innovation programs. The research delves into the demographic profiles, digital leadership qualities, digital work capabilities, and digital performance of administrators and teachers in the Schools Division Office of Caloocan. A quantitative Descriptive-Correlational research design was employed, utilizing purposive sampling to gather data from 452 respondents: 72 school administrators and 380 teachers. The respondents completed a Likert Scale-based survey to assess various aspects related to digital leadership, digital work capabilities, and digital performance. There were challenges noted in the following areas: budget constraints (3.43) and lack of organizational change management (2.67) were identified as primary barriers to embracing digital leadership and teaching. The study underscored the importance of digital leadership and management in enhancing teachers' digital teaching performance. While administrators excel in certain aspects of digital leadership, there are evident areas for improvement. Demographic factors like age, sex, and teaching experience significantly influence perceptions of digital leadership and work capabilities. A proposed digital learning program, "IT LEAD for School Administrators," aims to address these gaps and promote innovative digital leadership skills among school administrators.