ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL

School PlantandFacilities

ObjectivesTo develop an understanding of the importance of school plant, ground and equipment in educationTo understand the different factors in the selection of school site and the construction of school building

Importance of School Plant and EquipmentThe term school plant includes the school site, the school building and school equipment. It is also refers to the housing operation, upkeep and extension of the existing plant. The school administration and supervision have to provide a school system with the adequate plant and equipment to promote efficient instruction and to meet the requirement of the space and safety.

The Deped follows a definite method and has a fixed standard of acquiring school site and constructing school buildings. It is difficult to do a good job of teaching in a poor building and without equipment.

Importance of School Plant and EquipmentA school building has no merit when built without due regard to its educational objectives. It is impossible to give the pupils the opportunities they should have if the entire school plant is unsuited to the educational program.

The only reasonable way of viewing the school plant and its premises is in terms of their function to facilitate instruction. An excellent school plant is an important contribution to the general welfare of the students as well as that of the whole of community because the school building is increasingly used as a community center

The Selection of School SitesThe selection of school sites considered the following factors;School organizationSize of enrolmentLocationImmediate surroundingsDrainage and waste disposal

In the Philippines, school sites are acquired by purchase, donation, and government reservation. The municipal, province and national government may purchase land for school sites. Private individual, PTA, and corporations may donate land for school sites.

School BuildingThe Philippine school building are planned, maintained and operated to provide total setting for learning.

Factors to be Considered in the Construction of SchoolLocation the school building should be located and constructed in the quietest section of the town and city. Most school buildings are located outside the town where the noise and danger are minimized.Health the children should be an important consideration in the construction of the school building. Ventilation, toilet and playground facilities, drinking fountains, and lighting should be attended to properly. It is also important that the school shoul be far from the street or road free from dust.Safety One-storey building must emphasized to prevent collapse of the building anytime.Lighting Opening of the doors and windows should be adjust in order to receive direct light towards students.

Funds for the Construction, repair, or Improvement of School BuildingsAppropriation made by the national governmentLoans made by the national government to provinces and municipalitiesMunicipal and national bond issuesNational and municipal school fundsVoluntary contribution of private individualsContribution of the PTAWar damage paymentFOA (PHILCUSA)ICA (International Cooperation Administration)

Classroom EquipmentTeachers table and chairArm chairs for the studentsBlackboardsClassroom LibraryBulletin BoardShelves for teachers instructional materialsDisplayVisual aidsAudio Visual

Care and Maintenance of School Building and EquipmentConstruction of new buildings and alterations of existing building are not the whole school housing effort. It is also involves the continuing operation and maintenance of the school plant.

The care and maintenance of the school equipment is delegated to the school principal by Bureau of Public Schools. It is the duty of the principal to see that the school building is well maintained and that is free from the risk of fire. He should also see to it that the building is safe, kept in sanitary condition and properly lighted and ventilated. He should inspect the building regularly.

Care of the PlaygroundRecreational activities in modern school play an important role in the educational and physical development of children. The ground must be properly surfaced and cleaned regardless the weather condition. The playground should be improved the year round in order to make it beautiful spot in community.

Administration of School Equipment and SuppliesThe school administrator is responsible for the acquisition and utilization of the school equipment and supplies. The administrator should study the needs of the school and should requisition necessary equipment and supplies to keep the administration and supervision of the school at its highest efficiency.

A careful analysis of the present procedure for the acquisition of equipment and supplies for public schools reveals to us that all acquisition orders are made through channels. This procedure can be improved by granting the Division Superintendent authority to make direct purchases of equipment and supplies to plan orders for approved textbooks and library books.

Personal Use of School Property or EquipmentSection 401 of the Revised Service Manual of the Bureau of Public Schools and Section 2672 of the Revised Administrative CodeThe use of school property or equipment at his residence and not in connection with his official duties is strictly prohibited.

Section 403 of the Revised Service Manual of the Bureau of Public Schools The use of government owned transportation vehicle for their personal convenience or benefit is not permitted.

In-Service Education of Teachers

Purpose of In-service EducationTo promote continuous improvement of the total professional staff of the school system.To give much needed help to the teachers who are entering a new responsibility.To keep professional abreast of new knowledge and release creative activitiesTo eliminate deficiencies in the background, preparation of teachers and other professional workers in education.

Devices Used to Improving Teachers In-Service Teaching DemonstrationTeachers or Faculty MeetingIndividual or Group ConferenceIntervisitationBulletinsSummer ClassesWorkshop

Guidance and Discipline

Meaning and Scope of GuidanceGuidance is founded upon the principle of conversation of human life and energy. It is based upon the fact that human beings need help. This help, the school must provide. The term includes all those influences and opportunities designed to assist the students in discovering how he may make his educational, vocational, social, cultural and recreational choices and adjustments most successfully and happily.

Kinds of GuidanceEducational Guidance this refers to the assistance given to a person by the use of certain facts and standardized procedures that he may plan and pursue his education in the light of the abilities, past achievements, difficulties and interest.

Vocational Guidance This concern that phase of guidance in which are presented facts about jobs and occupational fields, requirements of various occupations and employment possibilities, in order to held students select vacation more intelligently.

Personal Guidance This type aims to assist individual with respect to his personal habits, attitudes and intimate personal problems.

Kinds of GuidanceSocial Guidance This concern that phase of guidance which assists persons or groups in their adjustments to social customs and practices that they may develop satisfactory relationship with their fellowmen.

Moral Guidance This refers to assist in the development of moral character based on high standards of ethics and moral.

Avocational Guidance This refers of assistance given to individuals to enable them to spend their leisure in worthwhile activities.

Kinds of GuidanceHealth Guidance This type of guidance aims to help the student to attain a greater measure of physical and mental health. This guidance include not only giving information about good health habits but also to make use of doctors and clinic treatments.

Civic Guidance This is concerned with enabling the individual to be an efficient factor in the local, provincial, and national government. This type of guidance refers to the development of civic conscience of the individual.

The Need for Guidance in Our School and Colleges

Guidance is needed because of the significant changes taking place in the home, in labor and industry, and population. Rapid changes in occupation, the introduction of new materials, and changing standards also add to the difficulties of occupational adjustments.

The Role of the Principal in GuidanceTo lead his teachers in the endeavor to increase their understanding of child behaviorTo acquaint his teachers with ways of helping children attain their best development.To plan the administration of the testing program and the interpretation and use of its results.To acquaint himself with and make use of. Facilities within the school system community for giving help in cases where children are experiencing adjustment difficulties.To lead in the organization of guidance committee.

The Principle of GuidanceThe administrator or counselor should bear in mind that guidance service should be based on the students aims, interests and needs.The counselor must guide the youth, not merely the mal-adjusted, in ways that will help foster their best growth.The counselor must bear in mind the guidance service should be organized to deal, not only with serious problems after they have arisen but also causes of such problems in order to prevent them for arising.The counselor should provide for specialist in the organization of the guidance program.The counselor must keep in mind that no two individuals are identical in native endowment or environmental background.

6. The counselor must give the student absolute freedom in selecting a vacation after knowing his own qualifications and the occupations and education opportunities available.7. The counselor must keep in mind the advancement of science and the social and economic changes make it increasingly difficult to be familiar with all occupation in their diversity.8. The counselor must keep in mind that vocational guidance must take account of possible variations in the condition and personality.9. The counselor must keep in mind that educational or vocational guidance is not an event which may happen but it is a process extending over indefinite period of time.

10. The counselor must bear in mind that guidance, as an organized school function, it not considered distinct and apart from the entire educational program of the school.11. The counselor must bear in mind that a proper adaptation of curriculum and method to the needs of individual pupils must be promoted.12. The counselor must bear in mind that the provision for, and the promotion of guidance activities, are a major responsibility of the administrative officers and not of classroom teachers.