Survey Questionnaire
MISMATCH OF TEACHER'S SPECIALIZATION AND SUBJECT TAUGHT ON THE
INTRINSIC MOTIVATION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS: BASIS FOR AN
INTERVENTION PLAN
Confidentiality Disclaimer
This study investigates the impact of the mismatch between teachers' specializations
and the subjects they are assigned to teach on the intrinsic motivation of senior high
school teachers. All information gathered will be kept strictly confidential and used
exclusively for research purposes.
In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), all responses
will be handled with the utmost care to ensure that your identity remains protected. No
personally identifiable information will be linked to the data, and results will only be
presented in an aggregated or anonymized format to prevent the identification of
individual participants. Your participation is voluntary, and your honest responses are
crucial for the success of this study.
I.
Demographic Profile
Name: _____________________________________ (optional)
1.1.
Field of Specialization
 English
 Filipino
 Science
 Mathematics
 Social Science
 TLE
 Pls. specify __________________________
1.2.
Teaching Position
 Teacher 1
 Teacher 2
 Teacher 3
1.3.
Length of service
 1-2 years
 4 -5 years
 5-6 years
1.4.
Subject taught
Pls Specify: _____________________________________
1.5.
Educational Attainment
Bachelor Degree _______________________________________________
Master’s Degree _______________________________________________
Doctorate Degree ______________________________________________
II.
Intrinsic Motivation of Teachers.
This questionnaire is composed of 30 items designed to assess various aspects of
your intrinsic motivation as a teacher. The statements in this questionnaire relate to
how you feel about teaching, your responsibilities, and your interest and enthusiasm
for your work.
For each statement, please select the response that best represents how strongly
you agree or disagree. There are no right or wrong answers, so please respond as
honestly as possible. Your responses will be kept confidential and used only for
research purposes.
Rating Scale:
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
Statements
Teaching Responsibility
1. I feel a strong personal responsibility to ensure
my students understand the material I teach.
2. I am committed to fulfilling my teaching duties,
even when it requires extra time and effort.
3. I believe it is my duty to create a supportive
learning environment for all students.
4. I take pride in being accountable for the
academic and personal growth of my students.
5. I feel teaching gives me purpose in life.
6. I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the
success of my students in and outside the
classroom.
7. I learn new teaching skills at the workplace.
8. I can teach well because I have access to the
required teaching materials.
Teaching Interest
9. I genuinely enjoy the process of teaching and
exploring new concepts with students.
10. I am always eager to find engaging ways to
present material in my classes.
11. I am interested in continuously learning new
methods to improve my teaching.
12. Teaching is more than a job for me; it’s
something I truly enjoy.
13. I feel excited when I think about new topics and
lessons to introduce to my students.
14. I’m free and empowered at the workplace
15. I can express myself creatively at teaching and
at work.
Teaching Satisfaction
16. I am satisfied with the positive impact I have on
my students’ learning and development.
17. Seeing my students succeed gives me a sense
of fulfillment in my role as a teacher.
18. I am proud of my contributions to my students’
academic achievements.
19. The progress my students make over time
makes me feel satisfied with my teaching
efforts.
20. I feel a strong sense of accomplishment when I
witness my students’ overcoming challenges.
SD
1
D
2
N
3
A
4
SA
5
21. I am satisfied with the standard of my
professional life.
22. I feel equipped for the teaching profession.
23. I have opportunities to broaden my professional
expertise
Work Enthusiasm
24. I feel energized and enthusiastic about my
teaching responsibilities.
25. My passion for teaching keeps me motivated,
even during challenging times.
26. I approach each school day with a positive
attitude and eagerness to teach.
27. I find myself eager to plan and prepare new
lessons or activities for my students.
28. I look forward to interacting with my students
and engaging them in the learning process.
29. I feel highly motivated in the workplace
30. Promotion opportunities motivate me to do a
better job.
III.
Difficulties encountered by teaching outside of Subject Specialization
This section of the questionnaire consists of 20 statements designed to help us
understand the challenges teachers face when teaching subjects outside their area of
specialization. Please read each statement carefully and indicate your level of agreement
using the scale provided below.
Rating Scale:
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
Statements
Content Knowledge and Confidence
1. I feel confident in my understanding of the
subject content that I teach.
2. I often feel uncertain when preparing lessons in
this subject area.
3. I find it challenging to answer in-depth
questions from students in this subject.
4. I believe I would be more effective if I had
formal training in this subject.
Instructional Strategies
5. I struggle to find effective teaching strategies
for this subject.
6. I feel that my lessons lack depth because of my
limited knowledge in this area.
7. I find it difficult to create engaging and
interactive activities for my students in this
subject.
8. I feel less prepared to assess students’
understanding in this subject accurately.
Classroom Management
9. I find it challenging to maintain classroom
control when teaching this subject.
SD
1
D
2
N
3
A
4
SA
5
10. I feel less confident handling student questions
in this subject area.
11. I feel that students are less engaged in my
lessons because of my limited subject
knowledge.
12. Managing classroom discussions in this subject
is harder for me than in my area of expertise.
Job Satisfaction and Motivation
13. I feel less motivated to teach this subject
compared to my area of specialization.
14. I experience higher levels of stress when
teaching this subject.
15. I would prefer to teach subjects that align with
my formal training and experience.
16. I feel that teaching outside my specialization
negatively impacts my job satisfaction.
Professional Identity and Self-Efficacy
17. Teaching outside my specialization makes me
feel less competent as a teacher.
18. I feel a sense of imposter syndrome when
teaching this subject.
19. Teaching outside my field of expertise has
affected my professional identity.
20. I am less likely to see myself continuing in the
teaching profession if I have to teach subjects
outside my specialization.
Teacher Job Mismatch Questionnaire
Instruction: Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements
regarding your current teaching role. Use the scale below:
1 = Strongly Disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly Agree
Statement
1. My current teaching role aligns with my qualifications and
expertise.
2. The subjects I am assigned to teach match my area of
specialization or training.
3. I feel overqualified for the responsibilities of my teaching position.
4. The skills required for my role differ from those I consider my
strengths.
5. I often feel underutilized in my current teaching position.
6. I am required to perform tasks outside my area of expertise
frequently.
7. The workload and expectations in my current role do not match
my professional experience.
8. My career goals align with the opportunities provided in my
current teaching role.
9. I believe my current role allows me to make the best use of my
skills and abilities.
10. There is a significant gap between my professional expectations
and the realities of my teaching role.
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