Title:
READINESS TO LEAD: PERSPECTIVES OF DOCTORATE STUDENTS IN ANSWERING THE CALL TO LEAD IN SCHOOLS

Authors:
Airine A. Zingabo, Philippines

Abstract:
This study examined how Bulacan State University doctorate students in Malolos City, Philippines aimed to capacitate themselves with the necessary skills, knowledge and values on how to be school administrators. Specifically, this study examined the perspectives of the graduate program students in answering the call to lead in schools based on their educational characteristics; their perceived work readiness ideas in answering the call to lead as measured by responses to selected items on Educational Qualification, Knowledge on Effective Leadership Styles/ Approaches, Exposure to Related Administrative Tasks and Real- Life Experience, Repertoire of Skills as a Leader, Engagement in leadership-oriented conversation with other graduate students, Presence of mentor/s to facilitate leadership growth, Depth of formal discussions in the Ph. D. program classes and Attendance to seminars/conferences.