Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Main Campus
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

GRADUATE STUDIES AND APPLIED RESEARCH

Student: Kim Wenceslao C.Sanchez

Professor: Vilma M. Geronimo, Ph. D.
Subject: Education 604
Description: Advanced Research in Education

JOURNAL CRITIQUING

This study entitled, “Teachers Leadership and Trust: Its effect on Teachers

Performance” written by Novalia Rachmah and I Made Putrawan was uploaded on the

International Journal Scientific and Research Publications, volume 8 issue 1 January 2018. The

study aimed to verify whether is there direct effect of leadership and trust on the teachers’

performance.

The study starts by describing how education contributes to the progress of the nation

and how government make its agenda for education. Then, the researchers posted the

problem in education in their home country, Indonesia which was supplied with evidences to

support and affirm their arguments. Then finally, they stablished the focus of the study at the

end of the introduction which indicates that the study examines the direct effect of teacher

leadership and trust on the performance of the teachers and vice versa. The literature review

of the study adequately supports the arguments of the study and provides wider lens in the

scrutiny of the subject matter. The method employed by the researcher is the survey method

with causal approach characterized by data analysis. Finally, the study revealed that teachers’

leadership is not a lone effect on teachers’ performance but also depends on trust. This can
be seen in the conclusion of the findings that there is a direct effect between teacher’s

leadership, trust, and teachers’ performance.

Majority of the articles provides a brief but comprehensive arguments of the

researchers and the methodology and findings. The introduction of the study was well

presented. The arguments were presented in a very understandable way and flow of ideas

were smooth. The researchers devised a well-organized research procedure and treatment

which brought reliable results.

Teacher leadership may be anew term for the readers but it has been done in years

especially in k12 program and even beyond. It could be, therefore, concluded that with the

prevalence of this system it has to be taken much consideration the effect it gives to the

school, students, and the teacher leaders themselves. Evidently it has great effect on the

stakeholders of the school.

Reference: http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0118/ijsrp-p7302.pdf
 Republic of the Philippines
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Main Campus
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

GRADUATE STUDIES AND APPLIED RESEARCH

Student: Kim Wenceslao C. Sanchez

Professor: Vilma M. Geronimo, Ph. D.
Subject: Education 604
Description: Advanced Research in Education

JOURNAL CRITIQUING
This study entitled, “The Impact of Teacher Leadership on School Effectiveness in the

Selected Exemplary Secondary Schools” authored by David Paul Hook for his dissertation at Texas

A&M University on May 2016. The study used a qualitative research to study the impact of teacher

leadership on the school effectiveness.

The researcher starts the study by defining leadership. It is expressed that leadership is a

complex issue in schools. Then, he stated his arguments about leadership with several authors in

which he derived his understanding of the subject matter. He also amplified the importance of having

effective leaders in his discussion. Then, he eventually bit by bit uncover the focus of his study. The

main purpose of the study is to examine the role that teacher leadership plays in the school

effectiveness and he insights gained in the report should be used to help district and campus

administrators better understand how campus leadership that includes teachers impacts the school

effectiveness. Thus, he wants to answer the research questions, 1. What leadership role do teachers

in the two school in the study play in producing school effectiveness and 2. What evidence shows that

teacher leadership is impacting school effectiveness. The findings of the study eventually show that

teachers leadership has direct effect on the performance of the teachers. Thus, it is recommended

that teacher leadership must be taken much consideration the school management in order to help

the school progress.

 The focus of this article is an issue that was never been told in the previous researches. The

research was able to sustain his arguments and supported them with valid and reasonable resources.

The review was also substantial, it provides enough literature discussion and studies which help

enlighten the readers in the subject matter. The literature review is well-capsulated that It covers all

the comprehensive information in understanding the main focus of the research. The Methodology

also presented and utilized in a manner the research needs to be treated. Lastly, the process of

illuminating the findings of the study was well persevered and sustained in the flow of the study. It

provides clear and comprehensive discussions of results.

Teacher leadership indeed is a good asset in the school performance. It honed and delivered

properly in order to attain the desired goal of the administrative body. Trainings and seminars for the

prospective teacher leader must also be provided to help them grow in their field of work,

Reference: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/4270760.pdf