Workplace spirituality and epistemological beliefs of secondary teachers

Abstract

This study determined which domain in workplace spirituality significantly influenced epistemological beliefs of secondary teachers. The significant relationship among two variables were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative non-experimental method of research utilizing correlational technique was used.The data from 188 secondary teachers from Malalag, Padada, Hagonoy, Sulop, and Kiblawan was collected using a survey questionnaire. Appropriate statistical tools were used to interpret the data gathered. It was found out that workplace spirituality showed a positive relationship with epistemological beliefs among secondary teachers from MAPAHASUKI in the Division of Davao del Sur, Region XI, Mindanao, Philippines. The indicators of workplace spirituality that significantly influenced the secondary teacher’s epistemological beliefs were connection and transcendence. The study will be beneficial to both students and teachers in enhancing their spiritual beliefs and will in experiencing a healthy teaching learning environment. Keywords: Educational Management, workplace spirituality, epistemological beliefs, Philippines