Asian Journal of Current Research

This study aimed to examine the significant relationship between goal orientation towards teaching and teacher immediacy among public elementary school teachers in Carmen District, Division of Davao del Norte. A descriptive-correlational research design was utilized, involving a total of 132 public elementary school teachers selected through stratified sampling. Standardized questionnaires were administered through face-to-face surveys, and data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses. The findings revealed that both goal orientation towards teaching (M = 4.37) and teacher immediacy (M = 4.36) were rated as very high. A significant positive relationship was observed between goal orientation towards teaching and teacher immediacy (r = 0.65, p = 0.000), indicating that as teachers’ goal orientation increases, so does their immediacy behavior. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that specific domains of goal orientation significantly influence teacher immediacy (r = 0.65, p = 0.000). In light of these results, it is recommended that school administrators invest in targeted professional development programs that foster goal-directed teaching behaviors and immediacy strategies. Such efforts are expected to enhance classroom communication, boost student engagement, and ultimately improve learning outcomes.