Communication Aptitudes and Shared Association Structure of Teachers in Public Elementary Schools
Catherine L. Soria
Graduate School, The Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc., Davao City, Philippines.
Josephine B. Baguio *
Graduate School, The Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc., Davao City, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study described the communication aptitudes and shared association structure of public elementary school teachers in Paquibato District, Davao City. This study employed the universal sampling, using the non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing correlational method, the respondents of the study were the 134 teachers in public elementary school teachers, utilizing universal sampling. The statistical tools were the mean, Pearson Product Moment Coefficient Correlation (Pearson r) and regression analysis. The communication aptitudes and shared association structure of teachers was high. There was significant relationship between the communication aptitudes and shared association structure of public elementary school teachers. Moreover, the domains of communication aptitudes are significantly influence on shared association structure of public elementary school teachers. It is recommended that school administrators enhance teachers' communication aptitudes through targeted training programs. Strengthening these skills may further improve the shared association structure among public elementary school teachers.
Keywords: Communication aptitude, shared association structure, public elementary school, education, Philippines