

Article History
Received: 10 January 2025
Accepted: 13 January 2025
Published: 04 February 2025
Volume 4, Issue No. 2, 1st Quarter 2025, pp. 10 - 21
Exploring the Relationship Between Teacher Competence and Classroom Management: Implications for Student Engagement in Private Tertiary Educational Institutions in Koronadal City, Philippines
Author:
Danilo T. Rebollos, Jerson Callorina, Kheziel Camino, Hanna Dela Cruz, Eljay May Dema-ano
Abstract:
This research explores the relationship between teachers’ competence, classroom management, and student
engagement in private tertiary education institutions (PTEIs) in Koronadal City, Philippines. Grounded from the
Social Cognitive Theory of Teacher Efficacy (Fernandez et al., 2016) and Haim Ginott's (1965) Responsive Theory
(RT), the study adopted a descriptive method and collected data from 370 educators and learners via a validated
survey questionnaire utilizing a Likert scale. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation
between teacher competence and classroom management (τb=0.43, p<.001). However, no significant
connections were identified between classroom management and student engagement and, between teacher
competence and student engagement. These results challenged the traditional beliefs that teachers'
competence and classroom management directly impact students' engagement. Rather, they highlight the
complexity of student involvement influenced by cultural, institutional, and systemic factors. The findings
emphasize the need for holistic strategies incorporating culturally relevant teaching methods, improved
teacher training in social-emotional and digital skills, and robust institutional support frameworks. This
research enhances the theoretical understanding of engagement as a complex concept and offers actionable
insights for improving educational outcomes in private tertiary education institutions. Future research should
employ longitudinal and qualitative approaches to explore the intricate dynamics of these relationships
thoroughly. By addressing systemic and cultural contexts, educators and policymakers can establish teaching
environments that enhance teacher competence and foster significant student engagement.
Keywords: teacher competence, classroom management, student engagement, Private tertiary education
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