LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES AND LEVEL OF GOVERNANCE OF INCUMBENT STUDENT LEADERS OF LAL-LO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR S.Y. 2023 – 2024

Abstract

Within educational institutions, student leaders assume critical roles as executives, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of their leadership capabilities for effective governance. This study endeavors to ascertain the level of leadership capabilities among student leaders at Lal-lo National High School for S.Y. 2023 – 2024 and explore potential significant relationships with their respective levels of governance. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, this research encompassed forty (40) student leaders, specifically from the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and Senior High School Class Officers, as respondents for quantitative data collection, while twenty (20) from the said sample size participated in one-on-one interviews. Thematic analysis revealed two emergent themes with key findings encompassing (1) Proactive measures in confronting challenges), (2) Merging different points to create a more efficient idea, (3) Fostering impartiality, active listening, and inclusivity, and (4) Collaborative decision-making and open communication. The study contributes significantly to the leadership discourse by providing tangible insights that student leaders can readily adopt to enhance their leadership skills. Simultaneously, it encourages the wider student populace to leverage the study’s nuanced conclusions as a guiding framework for discerning and selecting leaders based on their possession of these ideal characteristics. Beyond serving as a reflective snapshot of the prevailing leadership dynamics at Lal-lo National High School, this research stands as a reservoir of knowledge, offering a rich resource for educational institutions aiming to cultivate and instill effective leadership qualities in their student leaders.