Administrative Support and Professional Compliance in Reading Instruction among Public Elementary School Teachers
Rhea Villaflor | Josephine B. Baguio
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study examined the association between
administrative support and professional compliance in
reading instruction among public elementary school
teachers in Davao Oriental. Grounded in social cognitive
and organizational support theories, the research utilized a
quantitative descriptive-correlational design involving
full-time teachers with extensive experience in literacy
instruction. Data collected through high-reliability Likertscale
instruments revealed that both administrative
support and professional compliance were rated as very
extensive by participants. Correlation analysis indicated a
statistically significant positive relationship between the
two variables, suggesting that stronger administrative
backing is associated with higher levels of instructional
compliance. Furthermore, regression analysis identified
relational trust, mentorship, and public support as
significant predictors of teacher compliance, with
mentorship emerging as the most influential factor. These
findings underscore that successful literacy
implementation depends not only on teacher competence
but also on leadership conditions that prioritize
mentorship and supportive professional environments to
sustain consistent instructional practices.
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