Research Culture and Competency of Public Elementary School Teachers in Davao Del Norte Division

Abstract

This study uncovered the relationship of research culture and competency of teachers since this had never been explored specifically in the local setting. It determined the extent of research culture and the competency of public secondary teachers in Davao Del Norte Division. Also, it investigated the association of the involved variables. There were 150 elementary teachers in the public schools who were selected as the respondents. It employed the descriptive-correlational survey method. Meanwhile, the data collated were analyzed through the use of Mean and Product-Moment correlation. Results revealed that there was an extensive research culture and an extensive competency. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Based on the findings, it was further suggested that higher officials in the Department of Education and school heads may identify means and concrete programs, projects, initiatives, and interventions that would foster a positive and proactive research culture in order to help teachers strengthen their research competency. More so, future researchers may further explore the involved variables considering other factors and research methods.