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Developing Learning Organization for Professional Development Among the Teachers of Raymundo Punongbayan Elementary School

Max Catuiran

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to develop a learning organization for professional development among the teachers of Raymundo Punong bayan Elementary School in Payatas, Quezon City which aimed to improve faculty members' professional growth and development, with the overarching goal of improving the school's organizational effectiveness. The descriptive- analytical research design was used, and data was collected using a survey questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "5 - Almost Always True" to "1 - Almost Never True." The study was conducted with permission from the School Principal and the Division Office, and 39 faculty members served as respondents. The questionnaire focused on the teachers' professional development needs and strengths, drawing on Peter Senge's Basic Principles of Learning Organization, which include personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and system thinking. Respondents were assured that their responses would not affect their performance. After collecting the data, the researcher consolidated it thoroughly. To analyze the data, statistical tools such as percentages, means, and Pearson's r were used, revealing insights into the teachers' professional development needs and strengths. The study revealed that there is a significantly high positive correlation among indicators affecting practices of learning organization in school, p < 0.005. This implied that each component is interrelated from one another and must be considered collectively in proposing development learning organization for professional development. Thus, for educational leaders and policymakers, this serves as a foundation for developing targeted learning initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the school. Likewise, the school can create a supportive environment that fosters teacher development by implementing a learning organization approach, ultimately benefiting overall organizational effectiveness and student outcomes. This study adds to the field of educational leadership and serves as a foundation for future research in similar contexts.