Republic of the Philippines

Benguet State University

College of Teacher Education-
Graduate School
La Trinidad, Benguet

Dear Respondent,

Greetings!

We are conducting a research on the participation of teachers in school decision making, its advantages and disadvantages and the
challenges they encounter. In this regard, we would like to know your view about this topic by providing us the needed information for
the success of the study. Rest assured that the information you will provide will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Your cooperation is highly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Sincerely yours,

(Sgd) RACHELL K. CAUSAN (Sgd) AILEEN MAE C. PADSOYAN

Researcher Researcher

(Sgd) RONA LEA KITAN

Researcher

Approved by:

(Sgd) DOMINADOR S. GARIN, Ph.D

Research Adviser
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Direction: Please put a check on the item that describes you.
Name (optional): ____________________________
Type of School: ____X___ Private ________Public
Length of Teaching Service: _____________5 years and below
_____X_______5.1-10 years
_____________10.1-15 years
_____________15.1 years and above

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I. Extent of Participation of Teachers in Decision-Making.
There were times when we hesitate to implement decisions made by only few people or by the
administrators himself because we somehow disagree with it. After a lot of complains or even if we are
complaining, we end up obeying it however at times results may not be satisfying enough because we somehow
are motivated with the thought that if we are the one who will implement it then we should have voice on the
decision-making process. According to Guthrie (1986), true school reform will only be sustained through the
involvement of all school staff.

Direction: Please put a check on the appropriate column on what extent do you participate in the
decision-making process on the different areas in your own school.

Legend:
4 HI Highly Involved
3 MI Moderately Involved
2 SI Slightly Involved
1 NI Not Involved

4 3 2 1
CURRICULUM PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION
(HI) (MI) (SI) (NI)
1. Setting the learning objectives X
2. Planning the curriculum for a subject. X
3. Deciding on the content and form of lesson plan X
4. Determining when and how instructional supervision can be delivered. X
5. Selecting textbooks for a subject. X
6. Evaluating the curriculum for a subject. X
7. Developing procedures for assessing student achievement. X
8. Selection of teaching materials or books to be used by the learners. X
Others pls specify.

CLASROOM MANAGEMENT
1. Deciding on the discipline of students in class x
2. Deciding on methods to use for evaluating student progress x
3. Deciding method of presenting subject matter in class. x
4. Determining rules and regulations for students. x

Others pls specify.

4 3 2 1
 (HI) (MI) (SI) (NI)
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES
1. Planning the school's activities. X
2. Deciding on the flow of the program and who are involved. X
3. Determine the mechanism of controlling and supervising plan of X
implementation.
Others pls specify.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
1. Determining the size and composition of classes. X
2. Determining the promotion of students. X
3. Determining cut-off marks of admission of students. X
4. Deciding on the timetabling and determining subjects to be taught each X
grade and who will teach each subject.
5. Determining the teaching load of a teacher. X
6. Deciding on which class and what subject to teach based on each skills and X
capabilities.
Others pls specify.

SCHOOL BUDGET AND INCOME GENERATION

1 Formulation of school budget. X
2. Determining means of income generation. X
3. Determining the allocation of money to departments for supplies and X
equipment.
7. Determining the allocation of money to teachers for supplies and X
equipment.
8. Sharing budget for the department. X
9. Follow up of implementation of school budget. X
10. Follow up of school budget performance. X
11. Evaluation of the performance of school budget. X
Others pls specify.
II. Extent of Agreement of Teachers on the Advantages and Disadvantages of their Involvement in
Decision-making Process
Being involved in the decision-making process has its advantages and disadvantages based on our own
experiences and how we perceived them. Please put a check on the item which best describes your feelings
towards teachers involvement in decision-making.
Legend:
4 SA Strongly Agree
3 A Agree
2 D Disagree
1 SD Strongly Disagree

ADVANTAGES OF TEACHERS INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION- 4 3 2 1

MAKING PROCESS SA A D SD
Participating in schools decision-making process.
raises my self-confidence and job satisfaction. X
gives me the ability and chance to change any negative issues and to have a X
clear understanding of the things I do not agree with or I am confused with.
gives me the motivation to perform well in the school. X
helps solve school academic problems. X
motivates me to teach positively. X
increases my sense of belongingness and self-worth to the school. X
increases my sense of responsibility. X
encourages me participate and commit towards achieving the objectives of X
the school.
encourages me to express my views freely. X
gives me the feeling that I am trusted and my opinions/ views are important/ X
valued.
enhances my collaborative skills. X
increases my job productivity. X
enhances my effectiveness and efficiency by improving the schools ability X
to respond rapidly to problems or opportunities in its environment.
Others pls specify.
DISADVANTAGES OF TEACHERS INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-
MAKING PROCESS
Participating in schools decision-making process.
.affects my teaching time and the educational outcomes. X
.. may lead to confusion on my part which would result to the issuance of X
incorrect decision because each has a lot of ideas to share.
being part may lead to hostility with the principal as a result of difference in x
opinions.
slows decision making process X
... spends more time in committee work, that increases my tiredness and stress X
which in turn affect classroom practice and attendance
Others pls specify.
III. Degree of Seriousness of the Challenges Encountered by Teachers in Participatory Decision-making
During the decision-making process, we are often faced different problems that hinders the success of its
formulation and implementation. Therefore we need to be aware of these challenges in a way that we could be
able address them at hand.
Below are some the challenges, please rate how serious do you find the factors affecting the decision-
making in your own school.
Legend:
4 HS Highly Serious
3 MS Moderately Serious
2 SS Slightly Serious
1 NS Not Serious

4 3 2 1
CHALLENGES IN DECISION-MAKING
(HS) (MS) (SS) (NS)
1. Failure of principal to use stakeholders comments, suggestions and opinions X
for decision-making process.
2. Principals less concern for people (stick to the rules) X
3. There is lack of trust and positive relationship between stakeholders and X
principal.
4. There is lack of transparency between school principal and teachers. X
1. There is interference of political officials. X
2. School principal fails to delegate authority and responsibility to teachers and X
other staffs.
3. School principal keeps communication channels close for teachers. X
4. There is lack of coordination and cooperation among school principal. X
5. School principal fails to encourage social relationships among teachers. X
6. School principal fails to motivate teachers to give ideas and suggestion for X
school decision-making.
7. Teachers believe that decision-making is not their responsibility but the X
responsibility of school principals
8. Unwillingness of teachers to actively participate in school decision-making X
process.
Others pls specify.