Home⇛World Education Connect Multidisciplinary E-Publication⇛vol. 4 no. 2 (2024)

Factors Associated With Grit Level Among Public School Teachers In Giporlos National Trade School – A Correlational Study

Pristine Faith G. Batula | Rea Ann V. Galangue | Alirose A. Lalosa

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Public school teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal development of students, and their effectiveness is closely tied to individual that traits such as grit. However, despite the acknowledged importance of grit levels of public schools’ teachers, particularly within the context of Giporlos Trade National High School. The existing literature highlights the challenges faced by educators in public schools, including high workloads, limited resources, and sometimes inadequate support systems (Ingersoll & Strong, 2011). This prompts the need to explore how these factors, along with individual characteristics and professional experiences, contribute to or hinder the development of grit among teachers at Giporlos Trade National High School. (Duckworth, A., 2016) defines grit as the combination of passion and perseverance over the long term, highlighting its relevance to sustained achievement in challenging endeavors. Research by Rimm-Kaufman, S.E., and Hamre B. K. (2010) underscores the learning environment. This study builds upon the determinants of grit among public school teachers, recognizing that individual traits and external factors may shape the grit levels within this unique context. Furthermore, the challenges faced by educators in public schools have been extensively documented Ingersoll & Strong (2011). This research aligns with these findings and aims to uncover how factors such as workload, support systems, and professional development opportunities contribute to or detract from the grit levels of teachers at Giporlos Trade National High School. People with high levels of grit (also known as “gritty”) maintain effort and eagerness to achieve their goals even when faced with significant obstacles Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). In this context, a validated, self-administered/ reported survey has been developed to assess grit through a predefined scale known as the “Short Grit Scale, Grit-S”.



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