The Teachers' Adherence to Deped's Promotion Criteria, their Job Satisfaction and Productivity: An Assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship and difference in the level of adherence to DepEd's promotion criteria, their job satisfaction, and productivity among selected public secondary teachers of Lipa City. In the present situation, it is not easy to be promoted. There are many factors to consider before one gets promoted. Moreover, competition at present is very keen, especially since there are many who are aspiring for promotion. It is difficult for principals to use the compensation system as a tool to motivate teachers. Promotion is therefore the most important reward that principals can use.

METHODS

The study employed the descriptive correlational design, since a questionnaire and tests were utilized in order to see relationships and differences of the variables included in the study. Survey questionnaires were distributed to the teacher-: respondents in the North District-: DepEd Lipa. The data gathered were statistically treated using the mean, percentage, ranking, weighted mean, correlation, and ANOVA. The researcher deemed it proper to use the descriptive method because the study is concerned with the existing conditions, practices, needs, and performance of the sample.

RESULTS

Most of the teacher-: respondents are male, married, earned a college degree with master's unit, 11 to 15 years in service and belongs to 31-: 40 years’ age bracket. The work performance rated very satisfactorily. It was found out that the age, highest educational attainments, and length of service are significant to the job satisfaction while sex and civil status are noted having significant impact on job satisfaction. There is a need to further improve efforts in the extent of promotion criteria, particularly in outstanding accomplishments and trainings. Majority of the respondents have high level of job satisfaction and productivity. In some aspects, there is also a significant relationship between the assessed level of DepEd's promotion criteria and job satisfaction and productivity. The researcher formulated an action plan geared towards the satisfaction and productivity of teachers in terms of DepEd's promotion criteria.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher recommends that recognition and reward system for teachers should be intensified to further improve their satisfaction and productivity. At the same time, the school administrators may provide trainings and scholarship programs for teachers to be more productive in their profession.