Journal of Educational, Health and Community Psychology
Vol 12 No 2 June 2023

Leading from the Frontlines: School Principals' Perspectives on Crisis Management during the New Normal

Irmalyn Borja Paymalan (Surigao State College of Technology)
Maria Shayne Borja Budias (Taganaan National High School)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jun 2023

Abstract

The present study investigated the emergence of situational leadership during COVID-19 pandemic called new normal leadership among secondary school principals of Taganaan District, DepED-Surigao del Norte Division. Based on the criterion, all the five full-fledged secondary school principals in the district during the school year 2020-2021are the participants. The study employed Colazzi’s descriptive phenomenological approach. Using transcriptions, codes, and triangulations of the data gathered, themes were extracted in the data analysis. Findings revealed that: (1) New Normal leadership is the ability to be persuasive and proactive in their efforts while securing the protection and safety of their constituents; (2) It is being flexible and adaptive but adherent with one’s resposiblities and undertakings; (3) It is about being an an effective instructional decision-maker; (4) A leader who is selfless, compassionate, and resilient in solidifying its commitment. Indeed, school principal honestly demonstrated New Normal Leadership in this challenging condition to sustain the nation's quality education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Psychology

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Subject

Education Public Health

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