RESEARCH CAPABILITIES AND ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ZONE 1, SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES, PHILIPPINES

Author Name: 1. Cicille E. Ayento, 2.Junerey F. Bactad

Volume/Issue: 05/05

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2024-81653464/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Teacher 1, Department of Education, Division of Zambales, Philippines
2. Part time-Instructor, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines.

ABSTRACT

Despite extensive empirical research linking research capability and competitiveness in the context of the educational sector, little attention has focused on teachers’ engagement. This paper investigated the research capabilities and engagement among two hundred sixty-seven teachers. This study employed the descriptive research design using an adopted and modified survey questionnaire. The study used a survey questionnaire as a research tool in determining the research capabilities and engagement of respondents as the basis of crafting the proposed intervention program. The study findings revealed that the majority of the teacher-respondents were female, in their middle adulthood, earned master’s degree units, Teacher I, Teacher-Researcher, attended a limited number of seminars/trainings, with limited engagement in conducting research, and not engaged in presenting their research outputs and publication. The teacher-respondents were moderately capable in doing research and engaged in conducting research. The proposed intervention plan has been conceptualized to further develop the research capabilities of teachers. Schools are encouraged hiring and allocating item for a research coordinator who will supervise research engagement of teachers.

Key words: Research, Research Capabilities, Research Engagement, School Teachers, Education Sector.