Evaluation of Non-economic and Economic Incentives in Promoting Teachers’ Creativity and Innovativeness (TCI)

Abstract

This study analyzed the influence of various incentive mechanisms on teachers’ creativity and innovativeness. One hundred twenty-eight (128) teachers from Partido Area, Camarines Sur, Philippines, participated in the study. Researcher-made perception survey, which was validated and reviewed by experts, was the main tool used to gather the needed data. Weighted mean, percentage, t-test, chi-square test, and Fishers’ exact test were used as statistical tools to give meaning on the values obtained. The result showed that teachers are generally creative but are less innovative. Among the incentive mechanisms given to teachers, professional development support and plus factor given in Individual Performance Rating have significant relationship to teachers’ creativity. On the other hand, non-economic incentives such as awards and gifts are the incentive mechanisms that have significant relationship to teachers’ innovativeness. The study also revealed that there is no significant relationship between teachers’ profile and creativity; however, the same cannot be said with innovation. It is therefore recommended that economic and non-economic incentive mechanisms that enhance the intrinsic motivation of teachers should be designed and implemented.