Reshaping School Culture: Amidst Academic Transition

Abstract

The study unfolded the experiences of the school principals in reshaping positive school culture. This study employed a phenomenological research design to determine the experiences and perceptions of the eight (8) participants.  The generated themes on the positive experiences of school principals were the promotion of research activities and teacher participation.  On the negative experiences, the generated themes were time constraints and conflicting ideas of the members. Meanwhile, regarding the coping ways, the generated themes influenced unity of purpose, developing collaborative leadership, and shaping learning partners. Lastly, the generated themes on the insights drawn from the experiences of the school principals were developing a growth mindset, applying effective school management, and providing an avenue for capacity building. These implied that reshaping a positive school culture requires competent administration, effective leadership, and sound judgment, agreement, and experience.  The most excellent method for reshaping positive school culture in the most effective, efficient, and fruitful way possible is to support improvements.