Core Values and Work Practices of Kindergarten Teachers

Abstract

Introduction

The teachers’ background, training, competence, self-concept, sense of worth and attitudes toward work are vital factors in the attainment of the educational purposes of the school. Above all, the values of the teachers, particularly those that relate to work contribute very much to the efficiency and effectiveness with which they fulfill their roles and perform their tasks, duties, and responsibilities. In this regard, this study attempted to determine the core values and work practices of kindergarten teachers in the two divisions of Pangasinan for S.Y. 2015-2016.

Methods

The descriptive-correlational method of research was employed and a questionnaire was used to determine the Levels of Core Values and Work Practices of Kindergarten Teachers drawing out the results of this investigation.

Results

The following salient findings were brought forth 1.) the respondent teachers of this study, relatively belong to an age bracket of 31-40 years old, are largely female composed of 172 or 86 percent, a large number of them that is 153 or 76.5 percent are married, a larger number of 65 or 23.5 percent have 1-3 years of length of service and a larger number of them that is 125 or 62.5 percent are with Masteral Degree units 2.) The respondent teachers have a very high level of work practices along with a diversity of learners, curriculum and pedagogy, evaluation, learning environment and community linkages obtaining an overall weighted mean 4.46 3.) the respondent teachers have a very high level of core values with an overall weighted mean of 4.54 4.) There are significant differences between the level of core values and work practices of kindergarten teachers across their profile variables except relevant training attended 5.) There is no significant relationship between the level of core values of kindergarten teachers and the profile variables.

Discussions

The respondent teachers are matured and have commendable educational qualifications thereby making them effective and efficient kindergarten teachers. The respondent teachers have exemplary core values and work practices making them worthy of emulation. Likewise, the profile variables are a positive source of variance in the level of core values of kindergarten teachers while relevant training is not considered as a determinant factor in the level of core values of kindergarten teachers. Thus, teachers should sustain their high level of core values and work practices which can greatly influence their instructional performance.