2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 1
Available Online: 15 February 2025
Author/s:
Tomas, Perlita F.
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Candon Campus, Philippines (perlitaftomas@gmail.com)
Dorada, Annie D.*
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Candon Campus, Philippines (doradaannie@gmail.com)
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to assess the research capabilities of the Secondary School Teachers of Candon City. Descriptive correlational research method was used. An adapted questionnaire was used for the179 teachers. Data were analyzed through frequency count, percentages, weighted mean and simple correlation. Findings indicated that the respondents are young, females, bachelor’s degree holders, working 10 years and below, attended 5 and below seminars/training, with 30 and below average workload and 1-2 preparations. Respondents’ level of research capability along with self-efficacy and motivation is moderate. Age is significantly related to teachers’ research capabilities along with self-efficacy and motivation. Sixteen indicators are considered weaknesses and 1 is a strength. Hence, the researchers recommend that teachers should pursue graduate school courses and attend research-related seminars/training/conferences to improve their knowledge and skills in research. Further, the administrators may use other strategies to motivate teachers to conduct research and may establish linkage/partnership with other agencies/higher education institutions to provide programs that may help strengthen the research skills of teachers.
Keywords: research capability, enhancement program, motivation, efficacy, secondary school teachers
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25013
Cite this article:
Tomas, P. F., & Dorada, A. D. (2025). Research capabilities of secondary school teachers in Candon City: Basis for enhancement program. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(1), 169-180. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25013
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