Keeping up with changes
Ericson L. Villaruel
AT THIS time when there are so many changes happening all around us, education leaders should continuously keep pace with these changes, and to respond to these effectively.
As leaders, it is imperative that they must always be ready to inspire and support teaching and non-teaching personnel toward achieving the Department of Education’s goal of producing holistically developed learners equipped with 21st century skills and competencies.
The accountability, integrity, stewardship, servitude and trust of school leaders would serve as the compass toward the attainment of DepEd’s goal, especially now, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Of course, education leaders should also be given the opportunity to strengthen their capabilities in achieving the goals of their school, in view of the recent transition of the modes of education the country.
Because leadership is an ability and a blessing, it should be used wisely in successfully mobilizing the needed resources to achieve the goals of an organization or a movement, or in this case, a school.
Leaders should also have a sound relationship and maintain good communication with their constituents. They should know how to communicate effectively with peers and subordinates. This is very important now, as changes are happening in the midst of the health crisis.
Being a public servant now, during this time, is about introducing reforms, about helping students with the continuation of their education, and teaching our colleagues new ways of thinking and of serving other people.
Even as we are in the midst of COVID-19, education leaders must still engage the external environment and remain collaborative and proactive so that their decisions remain sound, responsive, and greatly beneficial to the learners.
It is important to remain rooted to their leadership position, which is only held in trust. Leaders should continuously nourish their people so what trust is gained.
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The author is Head Teacher III/ OIC at Paralaya High School