The Enablers and Outcomes of Research Productivity among Junior High School Mathematics Teachers: A Structural Model

Abstract

Research is a universally acknowledged tool in and for education. This study investigates the enablers and outcomes of research productivity of high school mathematics teachers. Using partial least square structural equation modelling, data from 211 tenth-grade mathematics teachers of five public schools divisions in the northeastern part of Philippines was evaluated. Findings showed that the research participation and productivity respondents was generally low but the teacher-researchers' growth potential is immense. The individual-institutional-leadership model strongly and positively influenced research productivity. Leadership in research in the school level is a critical area towards research productivity. The findings have policy implications in terms on how to encourage mathematics teachers to participate in research-related activities that will contribute to a research-informed teaching and learning. It is highly recommended to develop interventions to improve involvement, extrinsic motivation, mentoring, networking, resources, and leadership domains.

Correlation of Personal and Institutional Factors With Research Productivity Among University Teachers

“…They explored there was a correlation between pay and the research productivity of individuals. They said educators just direct research since they need to get more pay and the possibility of advancement in the profession (Cardona, 2020).…”

“…Researchers stated there was an association between research productivity and salary. Significant compensation rates may realize pulling in beneficial workforce and staff, while meanwhile restricting or diminishing the likelihood of losing dynamic faculty to various associations (Cardona, 2020;Sax, et al, 2002).…”

Examining the Optimal Choice of SEM Statistical Software Packages for Sustainable Mathematics Education: A Systematic Review

“…As illustrated in Table 5, two articles mentioned the choice of WarpPLS, especially versions 5.0 and 6.0, to analyze SEM in their studies. These two articles [86,120] have similar findings whereby the implementation of WarpPLS in mathematics education provides benefits to the research findings of SEM. For example, the individual institutional leadership model had a significant and favorable impact on scientific output [86].…”

“…These two articles [86,120] have similar findings whereby the implementation of WarpPLS in mathematics education provides benefits to the research findings of SEM. For example, the individual institutional leadership model had a significant and favorable impact on scientific output [86]. The findings from [120] revealed that because teachers offer greater possibilities for content engagement, in-class computer use was indirectly related to mathematical achievement.…”

“…The findings from [120] revealed that because teachers offer greater possibilities for content engagement, in-class computer use was indirectly related to mathematical achievement. R package (plspm) (N = 1 study) [86,120] WarpPLS (N = 2 studies) Table 6. Findings regarding SmartPLS.…”