ALLAN PAUL A.

PANIS
EM 207: SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

1. As a school leader what are the lessons did you learned from the pandemic?
Most of School administrators try their best to collaborate to other people through additional
effort to communicate with everyone in order to keep them as well-informed as possible, including
teachers, parents, stakeholders, municipal health professionals, and LGU personnel in preparation
of in person class. With the help stakeholders, they were always in communication. The School
relied significantly on others to communicate our minute-by-minute updates regarding the
strategies for delivering learning. Collaboration with parents and teachers. help the school
prepares anything. Another lesson of the pandemic for them, personally as the head of the school
was that it motivated them and the teachers under their supervision to become familiar with and
proficient in used of different technology. Another they realized during in-person class that in order
to enhance the quality of learning in my school, is to keep class sizes as small as possible. Lower
class sizes were necessary for teachers who taught in-person this year due to social distance
limitations. Many teachers agreed that this was advantage for giving children specific attention as
well as for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Building wellness into work takes focus to
individual self-care. Being sensitive and aware of my subordinate's emotions and ideas is
important. One thing I’ve seen from an education point of view in this crisis is the need of
collaboration – among teachers, leaders, and parents because it determined the success of
education during this time. I think Leaders need support and training to help them better ensure
the wellbeing of their students and teachers. Smart use of technology and data help make
evidence-informed decisions.

2. How did you manage your stress while planning and implementing the limited in-person
classes?
Being a school principal carries a lot of responsibilities. A lot of issues occur during the
implementation of in person classes. Sometimes it’s challenging to cope with all the changes and
uncertainty. Their personal experience as Administrator help them to prepared themselves in
returning to school, as they experienced some level of stress, anxiety, working out regularly is one
of the best ways to relax their body and mind. Plus, exercise will improve mood. During the
preparation of in person class many things are bothering me, there are unexpected things happen.
To help myself I always talk about them to lower my stress. I talk to family members, friends, Co
Admin, a trusted teacher. I feel the pressure of managing a school, sometimes helplessness and
difficulties with coping this in person class, So I seek support system to my family and close
friends. I prepared myself for uncertainty that can help me ease anxiety before it starts. Because
of COVID-19, disruptions to my work and school schedules, or related concerns, stress is an
expected and normal response. So, I always pray to God for his guidance and wisdom to govern
those people under my responsibility. I ask for strength to overcome challenges that may arise
during the implementation of in person class. Practice self-care, I look for emotional support
system, I keep my self-busy.
 3. What actions did your school take to prepare for the return of in-person classes?
Conduct a Virtual presentation of School plan and specific ways to ensure the safety of both
teachers and students in the pilot implementation of in person classes. First, they coordinated to
municipal health office for the clearance to operate the face to face classes in our school. Next
was the validation of our school facilities, and after that we make plan on how we will operate
things in order to have a safe school environment. Early on, they spoke to teachers about
returning to the school and the things our school needs to get ready. Teachers were formed a
group of teachers who will take the lead on areas that need to be completed in order to grant us
permission to hold the in-person sessions. Another was by getting in touch early on, can gain a
teacher's opinion and establish those important avenues of contact in case we require more help.
To prepare the parents for the process of upcoming in-person classes at our school, we have
virtual meetings with them. We explained to them the safety precautions that should be taken in
order to safeguard students and school personnel. In order to safeguard the wellbeing of our
employees and students, we ask the LGU for support and help. Next, we go on preparing the
facility, making sure that every classroom and its surroundings are ready to hold the anticipated
learners who will attend face-to-face class. To guarantee security and safety, our schools started
conducting evaluations. Parents are reassured by school management that their children would be
protected. Schools have been provided with classroom safety measures as part of their
preparation. If the school complies with the standards, it will be determined by the municipal and
division team. Preparing the Students and parents for Face-To-Face Classes. Encouraging
everyone for vaccination before going back to school and complete the second dose. Practice and
observed Safe Distancing. Strictly Wear Face Masks in entering school and classrooms. Make
sure that students are washing their hands all the time.

4 What were the primary problems your school faced during the pandemic, and how did you
manage them?
Since many parents were complaining during the pandemic, they decided to engage
students virtually rather than in face-to-face education to promote learning. Teacher and parents
came together because of a common goal, which encouraged teachers and administrators to
collaborate to discover solutions. Teachers constantly visit students who are falling behind in order
to attain the greatest results for their learning. Advisers sometimes forget to take precautions
before students enter the classroom. When asked if they had conducted symptom checks for
students during the in-school COVID-19 evaluation, some teachers denied doing so. Residential
nurses were present, though. When I asked them if the necessary screening and testing had been
completed, they claimed that they had examined the child but that there were still students
displaying virus-related symptoms, as well as staff members, based on their body temperatures as
they entered the building and their signs as they entered the school gates. That’s why in their
school they have isolation area for those leaners having the symptoms to avoid the spread of the
virus and strict observance of pre-cautionary measure. It served as a guarantee of parental
community support for the new school regulations, which varied from those from the previous
year. The second step is to prepare a budget for any extra facilities required for implementation.
The adoption of the adjustments comes in third. To overcome, it is crucial that school employees
(teachers and staff) communicate effectively with the community, as they may aid in the
implementation's success. Doing role as a school leader. Additionally, it's critical to establish a
strong rapport with your parents so that you can count on their support for all of your initiatives.
Since we are required to remove these furniture’s, the teachers were having a challenging time
thinking where to store their school furniture, such as tables, divans, and bookshelves. I
encouraged them to bring their own furniture from home and to save their old books in a secure
location. Not having enough resources to provide the necessary physical facilities and hygiene
equipment. Work in coordination with the LGU and outside stakeholders
5. What steps did your school take to safeguard teachers and students from COVID-19
during your in-person classes?
Following the health safety policy strictly, students should wash and disinfect their hands
before entering the school. putting on a face mask correctly. their body temperature was taken.
We have distinct procedures at our school where students are encouraged to practice cleaning
their seats before leaving the class. Additionally, teachers are urged to refrain from frequent
gatherings and to maintain good health by taking vitamins and doing regular health checks.
Psychosocial support and mental health are also taught at our school. By regularly reminding them
of the health practices. Take extra care with students who exhibit symptoms like fever, cough, or
colds. They were instructed to just stay at home and finish their module work. As we get ready to
send our learners back to school, we make sure to reiterate the COVID-19 safety measures they
will need to remember on a daily basis as well as the reasons why these precautions are so
important. The fact that teachers and staff have been immunized, frequent hand washing, and
alcohol spray are among the safety precautions that our schools are actively informing parents
and students about. worn a facemask and maintained their social distance.

6. What kind of psychological and mental health care did you offer to teachers, parents,
and students both before and during the in-person class?

Our schools have developed a welcoming environment that strengthens children' feelings of
connection and belonging. It may enhance student mental health and wellness while creating a
secure and welcoming learning environment by adopting a school strategy. The think the best way
to do this is to collaborate with everyone in the school community and have partnership and open
communication about the problem that exist. Teachers and students in our schools seek to foster
the development of social and emotional skills and abilities that support long-term mental health
and welfare, as well as problem-solving abilities and stress management skills, healthy
interpersonal connections, and teamwork skills. Me personally encouraged everyone foster a
friendly, respectful and inclusive environment. Implement a positive approach to behavior
management. We held many webinars and limited in-person seminars for teachers and parents to
raise their understanding of healthy behavior and mind for in-person classes.

7.Do you believe it is now appropriate to implement in-person classes? What is your
reasoning?
For 2 years now, our learners have been restricted to their homes' corners. They knew little
and had learned much less. It is advantage for children whose parents are educated since they
can teach them. But what about the parents who couldn't read, even in high school? It is past time
to establish in-person lessons in order for our students to grow and flourish. They piled up and
were exceedingly motionless, despite being cherished by their parents. Yes, for me, in my opinion
the best way to acquired knowledge is when you’re inside the classroom. Yes, we are already
seeing fewer instances in the Philippines. Even masks are no longer required indoors, so what
might be a burden. Furthermore, there is a dramatic fall in our learners' reading and numeracy;
parents are having difficulty instructing them, and instructors should step in. Furthermore, the vast
majority of people have previously been immunized. We've developed herd immunity. Most
nations across the world already had face-to-face classes, allowing our country to gradually
recover from the impacts of the epidemic in our educational system. Its time to reopen the entire
institution and resume face-to-face sessions. Yes, the number of Covid-19 cases has dropped,
and the majority of people have been vaccinated.
 8. What did you do to a learner having trouble returning to school?
Some students who attend school while suffering from anxiety, depression, or the other
mental health problem. So, we provide a support system for these students to assist them cope
with the stress that such an in-person class provides. We talk to them about their feelings and
what makes them feel uneasy in school. We tour them around the school to familiarize them with
the environment and introducing them to school teachers. We first held a webinar for them on
readiness and in-person classes on how they assist and support their children to return to school,
and we also offer a variety of opportunities for mental health awareness. Conducted seminars,
trainings among teachers. Orientation was done for the parents and guardians. Group chat were
created for the dissemination of information. I did some kwentuhan session, kamustahan give
them motivation and inspirational talks. For parents, I asked them what they really need
addressing the issues and concerns on the changes, to me is a nice step.

9. What efforts are you doing to include the community and parents in the education of the
students?

I gave them ideas and suggestions on how to effectively assist with activities and other
classroom related tasks. We advise parents to read announcements on Group chats, especially
for children who are struggling with the subject, and to act about their children's current situation in
order to solve difficulties that may arise over time. We look for possible volunteers that can be our
partners to help us in developing our learners having difficulties. We ask for assistance form the
local government. We welcome all participants and potential volunteers to support us in
encouraging and promoting education in different forms that meet the needs of our pupils. I help
them in knowing the roles of parents and stakeholders in the development of children's learning.

10. What was the pandemic's positive effect on you as a school principal?

Have the courage to carry the responsibility and be humble to ask help from others. To
cherish all good things and accepts shortcomings, avoid conflict with other people. To able to
utilized all possible resources like manpower to meet the needs of my school. I realized that my
role is God given task because of the pandemic I was able to overcome all my fears and
weakness and make them as opportunity for growth as leader. Make friends and connection with
other people because we never know that in such time we will ask for their help.