Intellectually Inspiring Environment and Adoring Leadership Qualities of Teachers in Public Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the intellectually inspiring environment and adoring leadership qualities of teachers in public elementary schools in Manay District, Division of Davao Oriental. Utilizing a non-experimental quantitative research design with a correlational method leading to regression analysis, the study involved 131 public elementary school teachers. Statistical tools used included the Weighted Mean, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r), and Regression Analysis. Results showed that the intellectually inspiring environment (M = 3.69) and adoring leadership qualities (M = 3.53) were both rated high and oftentimes observed. A significant relationship was found between the intellectually inspiring environment and the adoring leadership qualities of teachers. Regression analysis further revealed that the domains of  intellectually inspiring environment significantly influenced adoring leadership qualities. Therefore, the null hypothesis (HO) was rejected. These findings may serve as a foundation for school administrators in developing programs and policies that promote intellectually engaging environments and supportive leadership practices, ultimately enhancing teacher performance and school effectiveness. This study can guide future research and policy development in education.