Influence of Economic Status on the Professional Growth of Teachers in Northern Samar
Keywords:
Economic Status, Professional Growth, Teachers, Northern SamarAbstract
This study attempted to determine the influence of economic status onthe professional growth of teachers in Northern Samar, particularly in the Pacific town of the second district. This study employed the descriptive- correlational research method using a researchers-made questionnaire- checklist as the principal instrument in gathering data. With regards to the source of expense identified by the teachers from the Pacific towns of thesecond district of Northern Samar, the following were considered by themtohave highly contributed to their families joint expenses: expenses for food, clothing and shelter with a weighted mean of 4.28. Expenses for the educationof the family with a weighted mean of 4.01 and, Expenses for fuel, light and water with a weighted mean of 3.61. For the conclusion, the teachers from the Pacific town of Northern Samar showed manifestations of being mature professionally as evidenced by the way they manage their finances and the number of years they manage their finances and the number of years they served as teachers. This was further strengthened indications that theywerealso concerned with uplifting their professional development by the way of enrolling in masteral and doctoral levels. For the recommendation, a sequel study could be undertaken wherein other variables like age, sex, civil statusmay be correlated with the spending pattern of the teachers as well as their economic status.
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