WORK VALUES, SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CULTURE: A PATH MODEL ANALYSIS ON WORK PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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This study was conducted to determine the best fit model on work performance of teachers in public elementary schools in Region XII as estimated by work values, school climate and school culture. The study used a quantitative, non-experimental research design using a correlational technique and path analysis. A total of 400 elementary teachers from Sarangani, General Santos, Koronadal and South Cotabato participated in the study and were selected using the stratified sampling procedure. Mean, Pearson r, and path analysis were used as statistical tools. Moreover, adapted and validated survey questionnaires were used. The result shows that the level of work values is very high. Additionally, the level of school climate is high. On the other hand, the level of school culture is very high. Consequently, the level of work performance of teachers among the public school elementary teachers is very high. Further, when each independent variable correlates with teachers' work performance, results showed that work values were significantly correlated with work performance. There was also a significant relationship between school climate and work performance. Moreover, school culture has a positive correlation to work performance. Model 3 came out as the best fit model that predicts work performance. The model showed that work values, school climate and school culture predict teachers' work performance among public elementary school teachers in Region XII. This implies that the Department of Education may prioritize enhancing work values, school climate and culture as these factors significantly influence teachers' work performance.
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