Teachers' Empowerment, Human Relations Skills, and Professional Development

Melissa A. Alagos

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i1.10061

Teachers' Empowerment, Human Relations Skills, and Professional Development

Author(s)	Melissa A. Alagos
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study explored the levels of teachers’ empowerment, human relations skills, and professional development, while examining how these factors relate to one another in the District of Antique during the 2024–2025 school year. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, 365 actively teaching respondents participated in the study. A validated, researcher-developed questionnaire measured teachers’ empowerment in terms of initiative-taking, decision-making, and autonomy; human relations skills in collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution; and professional development regarding relevance, applicability, and frequency of participation. The instrument showed high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89). Results indicated that teachers displayed high levels of empowerment, particularly in initiative-taking, suggesting that they actively participate in decision-making and seek instructional innovation. Human relations skills were also strong, with collaboration as the top-rated dimension, reflecting effective teamwork and interpersonal engagement. Teachers’ involvement in professional development was high, demonstrating their commitment to improving instructional competence. Correlation analysis revealed positive relationships between empowerment and professional development and between human relations skills and professional development, indicating that teachers who feel empowered and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills are more likely to engage in meaningful professional growth. The study concludes that fostering teacher empowerment and interpersonal skills is essential for professional development and instructional effectiveness. Targeted programs, mentoring, and supportive systems can strengthen teacher capacity, collaboration, and overall educational quality.
Keywords	Teachers’ Empowerment, Human Relations Skills, Professional Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Autonomy
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On	2026-01-08
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i1.10061
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbjmpg

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