THE EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ COMMITMENT TO THE CURRICULUM AND TEACHER AUTONOMY BEHAVIORS

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to reveal the relationship between teachers’ commitment to the curriculum and teacher autonomy. The study was conducted during the fall term of the 2020-2021 academic year by means of google forms administered to 956 students on social platforms. The data collection instruments utilized in the study were the Teacher Autonomy Scale and the Curriculum Commitment Scale. To analyze the data, descriptive analyses, correlation analysis, and MANOVA were conducted. The results of the study revealed that teachers were commited to the curriculum and displayed behaviors of autonomy. It was revealed that there was a moderate degree of correlation between teacher autonomy and commitment to the curriculum. A low level of positive relationship was identified between teachers’ commitment to the curriculum and their levels of autonomy in the curriculum, professional development, and professional communication.