Teachers’ Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude in Conducting Research in Cagayan de Oro City
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Attitude, Conducting Research, Skills, Teachers’ KnowledgeAbstract
The study examined the research knowledge, skills, and attitudes of public elementary school teachers in Cagayan de Oro City. It aimed to describe teachers’ characteristics, assess their research capabilities, and determine relationships between their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and personal factors. Using Slovin’s Formula and stratified random sampling, 176 teachers participated. A descriptive correlational method and statistical tools such as frequency, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation were employed. Findings revealed that most respondents were female, aged 55 and above, holding a Teacher 1 position with less than five years of experience. Teachers had high research knowledge, with prior knowledge being the strongest indicator. However, research skills were low, particularly in accessing sources. Their attitude toward research was positive, with a strong belief in its professional usefulness. Despite these findings, no significant relationships were found between knowledge, skills, and attitudes, except for teaching experience and research-related seminars attended. The study highlights the importance of prior knowledge, professional support, and perceived usefulness in research development. It recommends implementing research activities, mentorship programs, and emotional preparedness strategies to enhance teachers’ research engagement and foster a culture of continuous learning.
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