Teachers', School Heads', and Supervisors' Understanding and Use of K to 12 Assessment Policies

• Main Authors: Medula, Cesar T., Maslang, Jason Arnold L., Balagtas, Marilyn U., Lapinid, Minie Rose C., Gonzales, Richard DLC
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2024
• Subjects: K to 12 assessment, Assessment Policy, Policy Use, Policy Use
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/res_aki/200; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/res_aki/article/1201/viewcontent/DLSU_AKI_Policy_Brief_2024_05_031.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study examines the comprehension and application of K to 12 assessment policies among educators and supervisors. Findings highlight disparities in understanding and usage across policy dimensions and respondent categories. While supervisors consistently exhibit strong comprehension, teachers and school heads display lower levels, particularly regarding national and system policies. Noteworthy associations emerge between respondent characteristics and policy understanding/use, alongside discrepancies in comprehension across Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recommendations advocate for tailored training, enhanced communication, and mentorship initiatives to address these gaps and enhance policy implementation. Priority is given to empowering supervisors as mentors, addressing equity-related challenges among school leaders, and fostering inclusive policy development processes. By identifying key intervention areas, this study contributes to advancing educational policy and practice, aiming to improve assessment policy comprehension and utilization.