Motivational Factors and the Work Commitment of Public Elementary School Teachers: A Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to analyze the work motivation and commitment of elementary school teachers in Talisay District: Its implications to administration and supervision.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive correlation method of research. Descriptive method was used in the present study to be able to find the new truth about the demographic profile of the teacher-respondents. According to Best (2006), descriptive research concerned with the practice that prevails beliefs processes that are going on, effects that are being felt, or developing trends. Correlation research was also applied in this study to investigate relationships between the demographic profile and the work motivation as well as the work commitment of teachers. The relationship between work motivation and organizational commitment was also determined in this study. Costales (2006) cited that correlation research could be applied to determine the relationship or association of variables not necessarily interms of cause and effect.

RESULTS

1. 1 Sex Most of the respondents are female with 174 or 76. 65% against 53 or 23. 35% of male respondents. 2. 1 Security Aspect Teachers believed that the job is stable and trouble-free and got the highest rank (1) Monetary Aspect The safe working condition got the highest rank. The extent of teachers' commitment to their work in relation to the following aspects: 3. 1AffectiveCommitment; Teachers are "strongly committed" to their work in relation to the continuance commitment that they always see to it that their students learn something in their class as manifested by the weighted mean score of 4. 39 on rank number 1.

DISCUSSIONS

That age is a factor in determining the degree of affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative continuance of teachers. That having supportive administrators with great capability of supervision would generate a tough line-up of teachers who are strongly dedicated to commit themselves in any worthy endeavors that the school administration would like to attain through any way or means. The researcher hereby offers the following recommendations. Administrators need to maintain and sustain the atmosphere of open communication among teachers with a high sense of responsibility in acknowledging the accomplishments and achievements of their people through providing awards and recognition; may encourage teachers in planning and organizing different activities.