Working Condition and Sense of Efficacy of Teachers: Input for School Improvement Plan

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The purpose of the study is to determine the domain of working condition that best influences sense of efficacy of the public elementary teachers in Davao de Oro. A non-experimental quantitative research design using correlational techniques were applied in the study. A total of 150 elementary teachers participated in the study selected using proportionate stratified sampling. Standardized questionnaires were used to gather data from the participants via face-to-face survey. Weighted mean, Pearson r and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that the level of teachers work condition the sense of efficacy were very high. Further, a significant relationship exists between the teacher’s working conditions and sense of efficacy. When regressed, it was found that job commitment and professional intentions best influence teachers’ self-efficacy. The study finding can be used as input to the school development plan.