📄 Abstract
This study examined the relationship between professional learning communities and teacher efficacy among science educators in private schools of Panabo City. Specifically, it aimed to determine the extent of professional learning communities in terms of shared and supportive leadership, shared values and vision, collective learning and application, and shared personal practice, as well as the extent of teacher efficacy in terms of instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement. It also investigated whether a significant relationship exists between the variables and which domains of professional learning communities significantly influence teacher efficacy. A quantitative descriptive correlational research design was employed, involving 114 science educators selected using Slovin’s formula from a population of 160 qualified respondents. Data were collected through adapted survey questionnaires and analyzed using weighted mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that both professional learning communities and teacher efficacy were manifested at an extensive level. A significant relationship was found between the two variables, indicating that higher levels of professional learning communities correspond to higher teacher efficacy. Regression analysis further showed that shared personal practice was the strongest predictor of teacher efficacy, followed by shared and supportive leadership, while other domains had relatively minimal influence. It is recommended that educational leaders strengthen collaborative practices, particularly shared personal practice and participative leadership, to further enhance teacher efficacy. Continuous professional development and structured collaboration should be prioritized to sustain instructional improvement and teacher competence.
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📚 How to Cite:
Maria Sheila P. Zamora , PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND EFFICACY OF SCIENCE EDUCATORS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF PANABO CITY , Volume 13 , Issue 8, August 2026, EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management(ECEM) , Pages: 35 - 46 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra28824