1st Article | Volume 02 | Issue 03

Working Conditions of Teachers in a Public School Setting  




Sophia Gwyneth E. Beniga

University of Mindanao

Tagum, Davao Del Norte, Philippines


Rex A. Lim

Department of Education


Biancamille A. Busalla

Davao City National High School

Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines


Jade Dianne S. Callora

Ateneo de Davao University

Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines


Erique Joshua B. Barral

Ateneo de Davao University

Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines

Published: August 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17613/kcdx-1f30.

Abstract

This study determined the possible existing differences in the working conditions of elementary and high school teachers. A comparative research design was employed. Researchers collected data using an online survey questionnaire. The online survey questionnaires provided the researchers with the necessary data collection for this study. The researchers selected the respondents through clustered random sampling. Approximately 108 instructors from various Davao City schools participated in this study. This study revealed a significant difference in working conditions between elementary and secondary school teachers, with elementary school teachers having better working conditions. 

Keywords: quantitative research, working conditions, teachers, schools, teaching

How to cite:

Beniga, S. G., Lim, R., Busalla, B., Callora, J. D., & Barral, E. J. (2024). Working Conditions of Teachers in a Public School Setting. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(3), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.17613/kcdx-1f30.

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