Leading from the Frontlines: School Principals' Perspectives on Crisis Management during the New Normal
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12928/jehcp.v1i2.23485Abstract
The present study investigated the emergence of situational leadership during COVID-19 pandemic called new normal leadership among secondary school principals of Taganaan District, DepED-Surigao del Norte Division. Based on the criterion, all the five full-fledged secondary school principals in the district during the school year 2020-2021are the participants. The study employed Colazzi’s descriptive phenomenological approach. Using transcriptions, codes, and triangulations of the data gathered, themes were extracted in the data analysis. Findings revealed that: (1) New Normal leadership is the ability to be persuasive and proactive in their efforts while securing the protection and safety of their constituents; (2) It is being flexible and adaptive but adherent with one’s resposiblities and undertakings; (3) It is about being an an effective instructional decision-maker; (4) A leader who is selfless, compassionate, and resilient in solidifying its commitment. Indeed, school principal honestly demonstrated New Normal Leadership in this challenging condition to sustain the nation's quality education.
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