This document outlines a dissertation proposal on teachers' work morale and performance appraisal. It includes the following key points: 1. It will survey teachers in Tagaytay City, Philippines to understand their demographic profiles, levels of work morale across several domains, and current performance appraisal ratings. 2. Work morale will be measured using a survey tool across dimensions like organizational commitment, pedagogical competence, work climate, and job satisfaction. 3. Comparisons will be made between work morale levels based on teacher profiles and appraisal ratings. Correlations between morale and ratings will also be analyzed. 4. The study aims to identify school-based activities that could boost teacher morale and performance,