Elementary School Teachers’ Attitude Towards Research as Basis for a Proposed Enhancement Plan

Abstract

Having a positive attitude towards research provides meaningful experience in conducting and writing research paper but having a high level of anxiety towards it at the same time hinders the productivity of the teachers to start and complete at least one research paper at the end of the school year. With this, the study aimed to assess the attitude of teachers from one elementary school in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines in terms research usefulness, anxiety, and positive research predispositions. Quantitative descriptive type of research method was utilized in the study with total populations of 62 teachers as respondents. The findings showed that teachers have very high level of positive attitude towards the usefulness of research and high level of positive research predisposition. However, they also showed high level of anxiety towards research. Furthermore, bachelor’s degree holders have significantly lower attitude towards the usefulness of research compared to those with higher degrees. Findings of the study suggest an enhancement plan to realize the usefulness of research in their professional growth and extend its utilization to their students, institution and other communities.