Mediating role of teacher creativity in the relationships between internal strategic communication, feedback seeking behavior and teacher performance

Abstract

The study explored the impact of teacher creativity as a mediator between internal strategic communication and feedback seeking behavior on teacher performance. The research employed a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional survey design, with 230 senior high school instructors in the Techiman North district of Ghana participating. Structural equation modelling was used to analyze the data, and the results showed that teacher creativity played a partial mediating role in both relationships. Additionally, the study found that internal strategic communication and feedback seeking behavior had significant direct effects on teacher performance.

Keywords:

• Strategic internal communication
• feedback seeking behavior
• teacher creativity
• teacher performance
• pedagogical

REVIEWING EDITOR:

• Timo Ehmke, Department of Education, Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Leuphana Universitat Luneburg, Germany

SUBJECTS:

• Sustainability Education, Training & Leadership
• Teachers & Teacher Education
• School Leadership, Management & Administration

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Notes on contributors

Courage Simon Kofi Dogbe

Courage Simon Kofi Dogbe has over 50 scientific publications in leading journals. He is a proficient user of SPSS, Amos, PROCESS Macro, and STATA, with a working knowledge on NVIVO and Lisrel. Currently, he is the Exams Coordinator for the Department of Management Studies Education (AAMUSTED), the Chairperson of the Research and Grants Committee at the Faculty of Business Education (AAMUSTED), as well as, a member of the Graduate Research and Publication Committee (AAMUSTED). His research interests include, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability Strategy, Marketing, and International Business. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=M6ACVlUAAAAJ

Irene Tweneboah

Irene Tweneboah is an educator with 19 years of teaching experience. She had her Diploma in Education from Berekum College of Education, First Degree in Business Management from the University of Education, Winneba, and an MPhil in Business Management from AAMUSTED. Her academic pursuits reflect her passion and dedication for teaching and research in Business Management to inspire and educate future generations.

Prince Basoah

Prince Basoah is the headmaster at Kuma Dwumfour Adventist Preparatory/JHS. With more than 8 years of experience in education, he has a demonstrated track record of leadership and a strong desire to inspire students to fulfil their potential. Prince had his Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Education, Winneba-Kumasi campus, and his MPhil. in Business Management from AAMUSTED.

Abigail Ansaah Arkrofi

Abigail Ansaah Arkrofi is a motivated teacher and leader, who is passionate about teaching and learning. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Cape Coast, and an MPhil. in Business Management from AAMUSTED. Abigail, who has vast expertise in teaching, is currently a Business Management tutor at Tawheed Senior High School and Senior House Mistress. She enjoys research and humanitarian activities, which fuels her passion to empowering students and communities.

Nicholas Appiah

Nicholas Appiah is a senior lecturer at the Department of Marketing, Sunyani Technical University (STU), and the faculty examinations officer in the Faculty of Business and Management Studies. Since his appointment in 2009, he has been handling courses in marketing and management. He is a former HOD at the Department of Marketing. He had an MBA from the University of Leicester (UK), in 2008. Nicholas has published in leading journals. His research areas include product promotion, marketing communications, customer satisfaction issues, etc.