The Impact of School Climate on Teachers’ Self-efficacy Towards a Comprehensive Program for Professional Development

Haina Yang; Lizelle Eugenio- Villanueva

doi:10.54097/75sg9175

Authors

Haina Yang
Lizelle Eugenio- Villanueva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/75sg9175

Keywords:

School Climate, Teachers' Self-Efficacy, Teachers' Professional Development

Abstract

This study evaluated the school climate and the teachers' self-efficacy with a goal to propose a comprehensive program for teachers' professional development. Based on the findings, the researcher concluded the following: (1) The majority of teacher respondents are female, aged 31 to 40, holding Master’s degrees, and collectively possess over ten years of experience across all school departments. (2) School climate, especially student interactions, was highly manifested among the four indicators evaluated by teachers. Teacher relations ranked second, followed by leadership and decision-making. Attitude and culture were rated lowest but still assessed as highly implemented. (3) Teachers expressed highest self-efficacy in digital literacy, followed by instructional strategies, student engagement, and classroom management, indicating confidence in various teaching aspects. (4) School climate significantly impacts teachers' self-efficacy, influencing empowerment, motivation, and confidence in engaging students and using instructional methods effectively. (5) A proposed teacher professional development program aims to enhance teachers' self-efficacy through targeted initiatives focused on school climate improvement. Based on the study's conclusions, the following recommendations are suggested(1) Focus on raising awareness of attitude and culture within the school through initiatives like cultural competence training and diversity workshops. (2) Encourage collaboration among teachers from different departments to enhance understanding of teaching practices and promote a unified school climate. (3) Provide ongoing support and resources for integrating technology into teaching practices, including training on new tools and effective digital resource incorporation. (4) Foster cross-departmental collaboration among teachers to enrich teaching experiences and promote a sense of shared efficacy. (5) Execute a comprehensive teacher professional development program to cultivate a positive school climate, promote collaboration, and empower educators for an enriched teaching environment.

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