Towards A Culture of Excellence: A Journey of The Most Outstanding Schools in The Division of Zamboanga Del Sur

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https://doi.org/10.33830/ijtaese.v6i2.1767

Abstract

This study defines a culture of excellence as an innovative and collaborative effort enables the school to sustain its  status as an outstanding school . The study explored the best practices implemented by the school principals and coordinators of the most outstanding schools in the Division of  Zamboanga Del Sur for the school year 2023-2024 this includes, the Gulayan sa Paaralan, WASH (Wash in Hand), collaboration with different stakeholders such as the Local Government Unit, Barangay Officials, Parents Teachers Association, Private Entities and  Student Organization in the school.  The study used qualitative multiple-case design through in-depth interviews with principals and coordinators following Merriam’s data analysis model. Triangulation was also employed to validate findings and enrich data from the principals and coordinators.  Findings revealed a   significance of building strong community linkages between different stakeholders  such as the Parents through the Parents Teachers Association, Local Government Unit ,Barangay Officials, learners and private individuals, best practices implemented by the schools such as the Gulayan sa Paaralan Read with a Friend  in order to  be qualified for Vinta Award, challenges experienced by the schools both Case 1 and Case 2 in order to sustain the best practices employed by the schools,  coping strategies implemented both by schools to maintain the status as the most outstanding schools, and award received by the  school as an outstanding school.  .It was concluded that   participants  successfully  implemented  different best practices  such as collaboration with different stakeholders in the community Local Government Unit, Barangay Officials , Parents Teachers Associations Private Individuals in order for them to qualify for the Vinta Award .It was recommended that strong community linkages will be   strengthened   an award system  shall also be implemented and a policy that limits the use of cellphones usage in the school campus  .    

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2024-10-20