Investigation of teachers' organizational silence levels

Abstract

The research aims to measure teachers' perceptions of organizational silence. For this purpose, a quantitative survey method was chosen. The study group consisted of teachers working in secondary schools in the Sincan district of Ankara province during the 2023-2024 academic year. The research involved 207 teachers who participated through a convenience sampling method. The "Organizational Silence Scale" was utilized in this study. This scale includes fifteen questions across three sub-dimensions: accepting and passive, opportunistic, and for the benefit of the organization. Using the SPSS 27 program, it was found that teachers' levels of organizational silence were low, sometimes manifesting in the sub-dimensions of accepting and passive silence, as well as silence for the benefit of the organization. Furthermore, there were no significant differences based on variables such as gender, age, education, or professional seniority. As a result, teachers in secondary schools, who experience the greatest need for self-improvement and productivity in education, may choose to remain silent. It is therefore recommended that schools develop effective communication strategies to address this silence.