Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

General Santos City

EdMan 203 CN9035B
Educational Planning and Financing
Second Semester 2021-2022

Mid-term Exam
1. What is planning and its importance in the organization?

Planning connects us to where we are now (the present) and where we wish to go
in the future (future). It's deciding ahead of time what to do, how to do it, when to do it,
and by whom to do it. To put it another way, foreseeing future contingencies and making
plans to deal with them to achieve a goal.

Planning is critical to the success of any organization. It gives top management the
knowledge they need to make informed decisions about allocating resources so that the
organization may achieve its goals.

The following are some of the reasons why planning is essential in organizations:
 it decreases the risk of uncertainty
 Eliminates overlapping of wasteful activities, and saves time.
 It aids decision-making
 It improves motivation and teamwork
 It encourages creativity.

2. Differentiate between a strategic plan and an operational work plan?

In the table below, the key points of difference between strategic and operational
planning are discussed.

On the basis of- Strategic Planning Operational Planning

Meaning It involves strategies to be used at an It involves determining a plan that requires to be

organizational level to meet the visions, carried out at functional level of the
mission, and organization’s objectives. organization.

Objective To establish plans as per the mission and To determine the routine operations of a
vision of the organization. business unit or department.

Time frame Carried out for long term Short term

Performed by Higher level management Mid-level management

Scope It has a wider scope It has a narrow scope

Changes Is usually unchanged for long term Changed from time to time

Although strategic and operational planning has different purposes, it is worth

emphasizing that the two processes are linked to one another and should be developed so
that they complement one another. Operational planning must be in line with the
organization's strategic plan. In the long run, this will help your company perform better.
3. Why should we plan, and what can we gain from it?

Whatever you want to call it: purpose, objective, or project, planning will help
you achieve it. It doesn't matter your goal or task; you can't reach it without planning.
The eventual objective of a plan is its destination. So, to create a goal and achieve it,
you must plan.

"How will you know when you get there if you don't know exactly where you're
going?" says Steve Maraboli. The act of planning itself provides a sense of direction.
It directs your attention in the right way. It instills a growth mindset in you. As a result,
if you jump into an activity without a goal or a plan, you may not know when or where
to stop.

Some of the benefits of planning include the following:

 Planning provides a guide for action. Plans can direct everyone’s actions
toward desired outcomes. When activities are coordinated and focused on
specific results, they are much more effective.
 Planning improves resource utilization. Planning helps us determine where
resources are most needed to be allocated where they will provide the most
benefit.
 Plans provide motivation and commitment. Planning lowers uncertainty and
clarifies what everyone is responsible for. People are more likely to strive
toward a goal that they understand and are familiar with.
 Plans set performance standards. Planning defines desired outcomes and
mileposts to define progress.

4. What can you say about the professional development activities of teachers in
accordance with the teaching goals of the school?

Professional development activities are essential for a teacher's professional

success. Teachers must be willing to continue their education and regularly reflect on
their lessons and interactions with students. "The teacher's practice is marked by
fluency, automaticity, and efficiency" at the expert level of teaching (Garmston, 1998).
The educator must continue to learn new teaching strategies, grasp the curriculum,
recognize students and their differences, and undertake self-reflection to achieve this
level of teaching practice. A teacher committed to continuing education and who wants
to enhance their teaching will significantly impact students. Educators can keep up to
speed on curricular requirements and instructional practices by participating in
professional development programs.

Professional development activities in the twenty-first century provide educators

with the resources and skills to stay current with students' requirements and plan for
changing educational trends. Graduate degrees are one of the most prevalent ways to
advance your career. Taking courses to improve a teaching certificate or earning a
master's or doctoral degree are examples. Graduate school skills, research, and
applications all impact a teacher's curriculum, instruction, and overall efficacy.
5. What is DepEd in the new normal in terms of the following;

As the country continues to confront the issues brought about by the pandemic, the
Department of Education (DepEd) continues in addressing these challenges in
education.

These are the following on how well the Department of Education manages the
New Normal Education.

a. PLANNING
 Translating national education policies into school-based teaching and learning
objectives and targets.
 Generating the Learning Continuity Plan (LCP)
 Planning both the long-term acquisition of relevant teaching and learning
resources (including finances).
 Preparing school syllabuses, schemes of work, timetables, and schedules of
activities.
 Preparing schedules for meetings of the Heads of Departments, Level Heads,
Parents Teacher Association, staff, etc.

b. Organizing
 Preparing up-to-date job descriptions for all employed staff, and assigning
roles, responsibilities, and duties to staff and pupils.
 Arranging for the appointment of new staff and the selection and
appointment
of all staff and students holding responsibility posts.

c. LEADING STAFFING
 Hiring and inducting of new teachers, pupils and parents.
 Communicating regularly and fully, by the most appropriate means, to all those
with an interest in the school, about school programs and activities
 Holding formal and informal discussions/training and seminars with individuals
and groups, including staff and students, and those outside the school, about all
aspects of school life.

d. CONTROLLING IN THE PARTICIPATION OF THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

 Ensuring that the learning delivery modalities were regulated and that pupils'
work is marked and assessed
 Monitoring standards of learning towards learners at home.
 Checking the schemes of alternative work arrangement plans of the teachers.
 Ensuring attendance and punctuality of both staff and pupils.
 Conducting a full and fair appraisal of all staff, including observations,
discussions, and in written reports.
 Taking stock and physically checking the resources and equipment of the
school
6. Your skills will be developed in written and oral communication for the post of
executive and impressive oral communication is required. Now in your own
perspective how would you demand leadership under your management?

Leading and managing the school requires more than hard work and time. An
effective school head or principal therefore also needs to have leadership qualities
and mindset.

a. Educational proposal

It is all about the future in schools. Our students are the generation of the end.
Successful school leaders focus on their schools and personnel by developing an
educational proposal/plan for the future; each proposal should have a vision. My
beliefs and strategy or futures thinking are combined in the vision. Because of my
vision, everyone in the school can comprehend the school's direction and
development priorities. It's my way of expressing myself and engaging and motivating
others.

b. Staff documentation

An empowered school principal recognizes that they can only distribute

responsibility, not accountability because accountability remains their job. As a school
administrator, I will cherish everyone's existence in my organization eventually; I will
be pleased when someone leads a team and executes the work, is excited about
monitoring the task's progress, and is always ready to provide inputs and feedback
when needed.

c. Technical Support

I must provide Technical Assistance (TA) to individuals who require it as a

future school leader. One of the Key Result Areas is TA (KRAs).
It is given to new faculty members in particular. Mentoring, coaching, conducting
training and workshops, answering questions, managing a team, sharing thoughts,
correcting and editing proposals and correspondences, and so on are some
examples.

THANK YOU, SIR, AND GOD BLESS! 