Research Capability and Engagement among Public Elementary Teachers

One important factor for successful conduct of research is the researcher’s research capability and attitude. This study aimed at determining the research capability, and engagement among public elementary teachers. Moreover, it determined the relationship between the research capability and attitude and the level of research engagement of public elementary teachers of the three districts in the Division of Bukidnon. The study utilizeda descriptive-correlational research design. A total of 85 teachers were surveyed using a modified instrument. Frequencyand percentage distribution, weighted mean, Pearson Moment Correlation, and ANOVA were used for ststitical treatment.

The study revealed thatthe teacherswere highly capable in conducting research.However, the research engagement of the respondents did not have significant difference when grouped according to their profile such asage, sex, length of years in the service, and grade level handled. Further, position, highest educational attainment, research trainings attended, number of research activities done had significant relationship with research engagement. Additionally, lack of time and resources were the most common barriers and challenges they encountered in conducting action research.

Thus, this study concludes that conducting action research requires time, effort and sources. Hence, an action plan is developed to facilitate the teachers’ research capability, attitude, and engagement to be implemented in the Division of Bukidnon.