Motivational Factors and Work Commitment of Public Elementary School Teachers in Talisay District: Its Implications to Educational Administration and Supervision

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to analyze the work motivation and commitment of elementary school teachers in Talisay District and 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.

RESULT

Majority of the teachers were female and only few were males and young in the service. As perceived by elementary teachers, the following motivational factors are deemed important: training and retraining opportunities for teachers to be free from anxiety in the security aspect, salaries. The teachers learned to believe in the value of loyalty to the school organization.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, the following are recommended 1) Strong encouragement and support to the continuation of the graduate study programs of the teachers should be done to raise their level of performance; 2) The results of this study could be a basis for the enhancement program relative to raising the motivation and commitment of the teachers along with the school administration.