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The Mediating Role of Technical Assistance in Supervisory Management and Occupational Competence of Elementary School Teachers
Open AccessJournal Type: Research ArticleSubject: EducationSubject Field: Education JournalVolume:150, Issue: 1, June, 2024Publish Date: 11 June 2024

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Abstract

The study investigated teachers perspectives of technical support in mitigating the function of school principals supervisory management in elementary teachers occupational competence. Data from 211 Nagcarlan Sub-Office, Division of Laguna teachers were acquired using a descriptive research approach, with observations and surveys conducted. Surveys were administered through face-to-face contact and Google Forms. The data were examined using frequency count, percent distribution, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression. Teachers regarded the school principals supervisory management and levels of occupational, social, and professional competence as consistently demonstrated. They also saw school leaders technical help, which included coaching, mentoring, training, professional development, and support, as always manifested.  Regression analyses revealed that supervisory management is a highly significant predictor of occupational competence. Improved supervisory abilities positively impact personal, social, and professional competence, emphasizing the value of effective supervisory management. Technical assistance fully mediates and bridges the gap between school principals supervisory management and teachers personal, social, and professional competence. While the direct effects of supervisory management on these competencies are minimal, the indirect effects through technical support are important. This suggests that the positive influence of supervisory management on teacher competency is most evident when combined with focused technical support and professional development. Thus, integrating supervisory methods with strong technical aid is critical for improving teacher competency and overall educational quality. School heads and teachers in Nagcarlan Sub-Office understand that organizational success depends on strong leadership and supportive mechanisms that improve supervisory management capabilities.  

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