Work from Home: Its Implications to the School Leaders’ Productivity

This study endeavored to determine the implications of work-from-home arrangement to the productivity of school leaders. It specifically, measures the participants' digital literacy, readiness and efficacy in performing their supervisory duties and responsibilities. It employed the Descriptive Research Design involving online survey and key informant interviews. The online mode of data collection was implemented to comply with the health protocols imposed by the government. Data were obtained from 100 survey participants and seven key informants. The findings revealed that school leaders showed proficiency in digital literacy, but with apparent deficiency in the use of technologies. Hence, work-from-home arrangement could be challenging for them since their ICT staff could not assist them. Also, not all have internet connectivity and digital devices at home. These factors influence their efficacy in instructional supervision, delivery of reports, and communication functions. Thus, the school leaders' productivity under the work-from-home arrangement is not optimized. There is then the need to review this policy to ensure that school leaders remain productive despite working at home. The delivery of basic education services cannot be undermined because school leaders are grappling with the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. Appropriate structural and financial support must be extended to the school leaders to enhance their efficacy under the work-from-home arrangement