Concept

Working Title Motivation and Difficulties Influencing

Elementary Teachers in Pursuing Post-
Graduate Education

Name of Proponent Jeremy M. Baranda

Danica Anna Y. Canalita
Darlene N. Laya
Ma. Kathlene S. Hermogeno
Marivel A. Prades
John Emmanuel P. Federis

Program MAED ELM

The Research Problem Minimum Requirements (Use the Concepts in Red as subsections)
and its Background

The Ideal:

Teachers’ growth can be determined through their higher

educational attainment. Graduate studies are one of the key factors
for a teacher to be promoted and grow professionally. Doors of
opportunities will be opened more if you have attained graduate
studies such as a Master’s Degree and Doctorate Degree.
According to (Ohmar Fahruk Bural 2021) Teachers wanted to
finish graduate studies to improve their professional growth and
personal development. This study was also supported by (Factor,
Oliver, and Stecklov, 2021) where they stated that teachers with
graduate studies wanted to develop their self and professional
growth.

The Reality:

Taking up graduate studies is not an easy task. There are factors

that affect teachers in pursuing Master and Doctorate degrees.

The Consequence of the Identified Reality:

Teachers have difficulties finishing their graduate studies for

various reasons; one is their preferences for studying and finishing
on time.
Research Questions Minimum Requirements (Use the Concepts in Red as subsections)

5 Probing Questions (Mixture of Qualitative and Quantitative)

exploring other possible reasons/causes of the identified reality.

1. What are the factors that teachers put into consideration in

taking up Post Graduate Studies?
Answer: According to the study of Shellhouse et al., (2020),
when applying to graduate programs, prospective graduate
students heavily consider four factors: (1) funding opportunities,
(2) external factors like career advancement or higher pay, (3)
personal growth and learning opportunities, and (4) perceived
flexibility within their program.
2. What are the preferred modalities and preferable set up of
teachers in taking up post graduate studies?
Answer: Núñez et al., (2023) found out that Graduate students
prefer blended or hybrid graduate programs to traditional face-
to-face classes, and more than a third prefer them over
conventional face-to-face classes.
3. What are the teacher’s preferred schools to take Graduate studies
in the Bicol Region?
Answer: According to an article in the website of
CamellaHomes.com, the top universities to study in Bicol
Region are Ateneo de Naga University, University of Nueva
Caceres, Unibersidad de Sta. Isabel, Bicol University,
University of Sto. Tomas-Legazpi, and Sorsogon State
University. (Top Universities to Study in Bicol Region, 2022)
4. What do teachers encounter difficulties in finishing post-
graduate studies?
Answer: In the study of Çalışoğlu & Yalvaç (2019) findings
showed that the participants struggled with issues like the
distance between the university and the school, the wearisome
nature of the training, the attendance issue, the inadequacy of
the incentives for completing the education, and the
inadequacy of the rights granted in the event of completion.
5. How do these difficulties can be addressed?
Answer: One of the recommendations by Çalışoğlu & Yalvaç
(2019) is that teachers should be allowed to relocate to cities
where they received their education to reduce negative effects or
difficulties in finishing post-graduate studies.

Brief Answers (Write one sentence) to each of the questions based on

literature, studies, or contextual observations

Thesis Statement The teacher’s motivation and difficulties in pursuing post-graduate

studies in Tinambac South should be focused on to identify and
address their concerns in their professional development.
Research General Purpose.
Purpose/Objectives:

The purpose of this study is to investigate the motivation and

difficulties of teachers in Tinambac South District in pursuing
post-graduate education

Specific Objectives

1. determine the motivation and difficulties influencing in pursuing

post-graduate studies in Tinambac South District.

2. Identify the challenges that they encounter in pursuing their

post-graduate studies.

3. Distinguish their preferred scheme in pursuing post graduate

studies.

Hypothesis (If Needed) Additional Guide

Assumptions Theoretical Assumption:

Fullen (2021) emphasized learning through reflective theory that

professional development is continuous learning pursued by
teacher in a compelling learning environment under conditions of
complexity and dynamic change.
Social Cognitive Career Theory (20220 proposes that
environmental factors have an impact in individual career
development and have a direct influence on learning.

Phenomenal Assumption:
Teachers are more into pursuing their post-graduate studies nowadays
but they are having difficulties due to some factors.

Instrumental Assumption:
A questionnaire will be used to collect data from Tinambac South
Teachers. This Questionnaire was made of both open and close-ended
questions, and it was made of three sections: section A is the
questionnaire for factors that affect in pursuing post-graduate studies.
section B. about challenges experienced in pursuing their post-graduate
studies C, preferred school where they find it accessible and efficient to
take post-graduate studies.

Methods and Procedure: Survey Questionnaire Method

Methodological Assumption:
 The methodology section of this study outlines the research
design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques used to to
determine the motivation and difficulties influencing elementary
teachers of Tinambac South District. To achieve the research
objectives quantitative data collection techniques are used.

Analytical Assumption:
Google form and printed survey material shall be given to the
respondents for their convenience. Participants will answer the survey
questions honestly and factually. A letter request shall be submitted to
the division office for permission to conduct the said study.

Assumption on Respondents:
The respondents are the 80% teachers of Tinambac South Elementary
School teachers.

Assumption on Significance:

The study will be significant in crafting curricula, programs, and projects

in different schools with post-graduate studies that are suited to teachers’
needs when it comes to pursuing and completing their post-graduate
studies.

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Shellhouse, Spratley, & Suarez. (2020). Influencing Factors on the

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Núñez, Gula, Alindan, Colcol, & Sangco. (2023, April). CONTINUING

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Çalışoğlu, M., & Yalvaç, A. S. (2019, March 20). The Difficulties That
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