ABSTRACT
This study examined the influence of organizational culture on teachers’ creativity and instructional efficacy using a mixed-method approach. The results revealed that the organizational culture of the school was found to be highly observed, with an overall mean of 4.17, indicating positive cultural indicators. Qualitative findings revealed that encouraged collaboration and teamwork, fostered open communication, provided opportunities for professional growth, practiced shared values and commitment, and focused on achieving vision and mission of school influenced teachers’ creativity. Similarly, teachers reported that utilized varied strategies for diverse learners, improved confidence for teaching and learning, increased professional growth through mentoring, training, and supervision, and delivered meaningful and engaging lessons enhanced performance strongly influence instructional efficacy. Based on the findings, the study developed the CETEP (Creative and Effective Teaching Enhancement Program), an intervention designed to promote teachers’ creativity and strengthen their instructional efficacy.
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Creativity, Efficacy Program Recommendation
INTRODUCTION
The rapid transformation of the education sector in the twenty-first century has intensified the demand for teaching approaches that are dynamic, innovative, and responsive to diverse learners. However, despite the emphasis on creativity and learner-centered instruction, many teachers continue to struggle due to organizational cultures that do not always encourage innovation or instructional experimentation.
Organizational culture profoundly shapes how teachers think, behave, and engage in classroom practices. A supportive school culture characterized by collaboration, trust, professional autonomy, and distributed leadership has been found to enhance teachers’ creativity and instructional performance (Chang, Chou, & Wang, 2022; Bao, Zhang, & Liu, 2023). Environments that promote continuous learning, professional growth, and open communication empower teachers to take risks, adopt novel teaching strategies, and implement diverse pedagogical methods.
Recent studies highlight that teachers’ ability to implement varied learning strategies is strongly influenced by the organizational norms and expectations within their schools (Li & Liu, 2021; Hu, 2023). When the organizational culture reinforces innovation, teachers demonstrate higher levels of instructional efficacy, which consequently improves students’ participation, motivation, and literacy outcomes.
Understanding the interaction between organizational culture, teacher creativity, and instructional efficacy is vital for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers. A culture that is inclusive, empowering, and innovation-driven can significantly enhance instructional practices and lead to improved learning outcomes. Insights from this study can guide stakeholders in strengthening school policies, leadership practices, and professional development programs that cultivate a culture of creativity and instructional excellence.
By conducting this study, the researcher hoped to contribute evidence-based insights that can inform program recommendations and help create school environments where teachers feel empowered, valued, and capable of delivering creative and effective instruction.
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