Republic of the Philippines
MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE
Tanza, Boac Marinduque
EL 329 – Basics of School Management and Administration
ACTIVITY SHEET
Name: Antonio Louis M. Villados Date: June 08, 2024
Program/Major/Year: BSEd III – Social Studies .
Learning Task:
A. Study Republic Act No. 9155 then answer the following questions:
1. What does the Act stipulate regarding the governance of basic education?
2. What does the Act state regarding the improvement of the quality of basic education?
3. Based on the Act, what are the primary and the specific accountability and responsibility
of DepEd?
4. As stated in the RA 9155, what are the main functions of schools?
5. According to Sec 1.2 IRR of RA No. 9155, what functions are school heads tasked to
perform?
B. Review School-Based Management and answer the questions below.
1. What is bottom-up approach to management?
2. Is this the approach used in in SBM? Why?
3. What are the benefits of decentralizing the management and operation of a school in
terms of decision-making, resource generation, and school improvement?
Answers:
a. Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001):
1. Governance of Basic Education:
o The Act establishes a framework for basic education governance, emphasizing
quality and accessibility.
o It renames the Department of Education, Culture and Sports as the Department of
Education.
o Schools and learning centers play a crucial role in providing the best possible
basic education for all learners.
o Local initiatives are encouraged to improve education quality.
2. Improvement of Quality:
o The Act ensures that values, needs, and aspirations of school communities are
reflected in education programs.
o It aims to provide skills, knowledge, and values for students to become caring,
self-reliant, productive, and patriotic citizens.
o Quality improvement involves local planning and active engagement of
stakeholders.
3. DepEd Accountability and Responsibility:
o The Secretary of Education has authority and accountability for:
▪ Formulating national educational policies.
▪ Creating a national basic education plan.
▪ Promulgating national educational standards.
▪ Monitoring and assessing national learning outcomes.
4. Main Functions of Schools:
o Schools serve as the heart of the formal education system.
o Their primary aim is to provide the best basic education for all learners.
o Schools receive focused attention, considering the interests of the entire
community.
5. School Heads’ Responsibilities (Sec 1.2 IRR of RA No. 9155):
o School heads (principals, administrators, and teachers-in-charge) must:
▪ Exercise instructional leadership and sound administrative management.
▪ Reflect community values by serving learners’ needs flexibly.
▪ Ensure the school’s role as a seat of learning and national values.
b. School-Based Management (SBM):
1. Bottom-Up Approach to Management:
o In SBM, decision-making authority is decentralized to schools and local
stakeholders.
o It empowers schools to tailor programs to their specific context and needs.
2. Is SBM a Bottom-Up Approach? Why?
o Yes, SBM follows a bottom-up approach.
o It allows schools and communities to make decisions based on local needs and
aspirations.
3. Benefits of Decentralization in SBM:
o Decision-Making: Schools can adapt policies to their unique context.
o Resource Generation: Local initiatives can enhance resource allocation.
o School Improvement: Community involvement fosters sustainable growth.
