DepEd School Heads Leadership Practices and Teachers’ Motivational Factors: Its Relationship on the Performance of Learners

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between teachers’ motivational factors, school heads’ instructional leadership, and the academic performance of Grade 4 learners in the Borongan City Division during SY 2023–2024. Using a descriptive-correlational design, it explored five dimensions of motivation (physiological, security, social, esteem, and self-actualization) and five dimensions of instructional leadership (school culture, instructional supervision, school improvement, organizational management, and family–community relations). Findings revealed that both teachers’ motivation and school heads’ leadership were rated very high, with significant correlations between all dimensions. Learners’ performance was very satisfactory, and a strong positive relationship was found between teacher motivation and learner outcomes. The study underscores the importance of leadership and motivation synergy in sustaining high-quality education.