Strengthening instructional competence through School-Based Management for sustainable educational development

2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 5

Available Online:  12 March 2026

Author/s:

Navarro, Ronald G.*
Zapatera Elementary School, DepEd Cebu City Division, Philippines (rn07051980@gmail.com)

Lauronilla, Liberato A.
Cebu Technological University, Philippines (liberato.lauronilla001@deped.gov.ph)

Abstract:

This study assessed the implementation of the School-Based Management (SBM) program by school leaders and its influence on the instructional competence of teachers in selected elementary schools in North District 6, Division of Cebu City, during the 2025–2026 school year, as a foundation for a sustainable educational program. This study utilized a descriptive-correlational design engaging a quantitative method with 165 respondents. A modified standardized questionnaire tool was used in this study. The study revealed that school heads strongly agreed that the SBM domains, accountability and continuous improvement, curriculum and learning, leadership and governance, and resource management, were effectively implemented, reflecting a participatory and organized school leadership system. Also, teachers consistently exhibited high levels of instructional competence in planning, teaching, and assessment, highlighting their preparedness and effectiveness in promoting student achievement. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant relationship between SBM implementation and teacher instructional competence, suggesting that stronger SBM practices contribute positively to teaching quality. Despite these strengths, key challenges were identified, including limited resources, weak stakeholder engagement, unclear implementation guidelines, insufficient training, ineffective monitoring, resistance to change, and a lack of digital skills and collaboration. These findings underscore the need to strengthen support systems and capacity-building initiatives to sustain and enhance the gains of SBM and teacher competence in the long term.

Keywords: development education, school-based management, instructional competence, sustainable development program, Cebu City, Philippines

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26094

Cite this article:
Navarro, R. G., & Lauronilla, L. A. (2026). Strengthening instructional competence through School-Based Management for sustainable educational development. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(5), 107-113. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26094

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