Teachers' Participation in Decision Making, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers are found in the front lines in providing quality education to their students. However, as the years pass by, changes in the world continue to increase the difficulty of the challenges that are being faced by educators. This, in turn, may have affected the way teachers feel about work and the way they teach their students which may have an impact on the way their students learn.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research in data utilizing questionnaire, and interview as sources of information. The participants of the study were the secondary school heads and teachers in the District of San Juan, Division of Batangas during the school year 2017-2018. Total sampling was used in choosing the sample. The researcher adopted the instrument designed by Olorunsola and Olayemi (2012); Bantang, et. al (2013); and Yurcu, Çolakoğlun and Atay (2015). Data were analysed using percentage distribution, weighted mean, and Spearman Rank Correlation.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the study, it was found that the teachers are responsible enough to do their duties and be part of the organizing team of their school. Both the teachers and principals were given the opportunities to participate and contribute in the decision making of the school. The teachers and the principals are one in saying that their job gave them the opportunity to learn andgrow, and the feeling of accomplishment and pride. The teachers are somewhat unhappy with their pay, but the principals are satisfied with their salaries and benefits received. The teachers and principals are both altruists. The factors are correlated. The participation of the teachers in the decision making of the school made them feel important and become part of the organization, thus, it adds to their job satisfaction.

DISCUSSIONS

The teachers should continue pursuing higher education, master's degree or doctorate to improve their craft and for their own professional growth. They need to equip themselves through attending trainings and seminars. The school administrator should give the teachers opportunities to grow professionally by sending them to trainings and seminars or by awarding scholarships to them. The principals should attend seminars on self-esteem or trainings on how to value their work to increase their job satisfaction. The teachers should intensify their organizational citizenship behavior to improve their involvement in decision making and have job satisfaction.