Author
Mary Anne G. Alan
Mallig Plains Colleges, Inc.
Mallig, Isabela, Philippines
Email: maryannegalan1111@gmail.com
Abstract
Teacher morale is a vital yet often overlooked factor that influences educational quality and institutional effectiveness. While many studies have examined teacher motivation in general education, limited research has focused on morale and job performance among Industrial Technology teachers in Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). This study investigated the relationship between teacher morale and job performance in the Cagayan Valley Region using a descriptive-correlational design. Data were collected from 245 teachers and 31 administrators across 11 SUC campuses through an adapted Purdue Teacher Opinionnaire and official efficiency ratings. Results showed that teachers demonstrated above-average morale and very satisfactory job performance. The highest morale was noted in rapport with administrators and peers, while the lowest appeared in salary, workload, and facilities. No significant differences were found between teachers’ and administrators’ perceptions of morale, though slight gaps emerged in compensation and resources. A positive and significant correlation between morale and performance was established. Strengthening welfare, professional development, participative leadership, and facilities is recommended to enhance both morale and institutional productivity.
Keywords: teacher morale, job performance, Industrial Technology teachers, State Universities and Colleges, Cagayan Valley, Philippines
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0404560
Recommended citation:
Alan, M. A. G. (2025). Linking teacher morale to job performance: Evidence from Industrial Technology teachers in State Universities and Colleges. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 4 (4), 6085-6093. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0404560
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