Extrinsic and Intrinsic Work Values of Teachers in Lingaten I Public Elementary Schools of Pangasinan I: Basis for a Proposed Training Design

Abstract

This study assessed the extrinsic and intrinsic work values of teachers at Lingayen I Public Elementary Schools of Pangasinan I for the School Year 2025–2026. Specifically, it examined teachers’ profiles in terms of sex, age, highest educational attainment, and length of service, and determined the level of their work values as perceived by themselves and by their school heads. The study also sought to determine significant differences between teacher and school head perceptions and to examine the relationship between teachers’ work values and their profile variables. A descriptive–correlational research design was used. All identified beginning and proficient teachers and their respective school heads were included through total enumeration sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering two major parts: the profile of the respondents' extrinsic and intrinsic work values. The 5-point Likert scale was used to rate responses. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and correlation analysis were used.  The study found that the teaching force is predominantly female, composed of mid- to late-career professionals, and holding Master’s units. Most teachers have over 21 years of service, highlighting an experienced and highly qualified workforce. Teachers rated their extrinsic work slightly higher than school heads’ ratings. Intrinsic values were rated higher by the teachers than by the school heads. Work values were not significantly correlated to sex but positively related to age, educational attainment, and length of service.