Download or read book Exploring the Morale of Middle level Public School Teachers in Minnesota with Regard to Teaching in High stakes Tested Areas written by Brian Zambreno and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent research has shown a correlation between teacher morale and teachers deciding to leave the profession (Skaalvik and Skaalvik, 2011). Research also indicates that teacher morale is at an all-time low in the United States as well as other parts of the world (Harris Interactive, 2013; Mackenzie, 2007; Sargent and Hannum, 2005). Additionally, research has shown that high-stakes accountability assessment has decreased teacher morale (Lynch, 2014). However, it appears that prior to this study, no research had been done related to teachers in Minnesota or that compared how teachers in similar schools or school systems are impacted by high-stakes accountability systems. This causal-comparative study sought to determine if there was a difference in morale for middle-level public school teachers in Minnesota who teach subjects that are assessed with state accountability assessments as compared to the morale of teachers in non-tested subjects. It also looked at teacher morale based on gender, years of teaching experience, and geographic location of schools in Minnesota. The findings of the study revealed that there were not significant differences in morale for teachers in tested and non-tested areas or based on gender or years of teaching experience. There was a significant difference found between teachers who teach in the Twin Cities suburbs when compared to teachers who teach in Greater Minnesota where teachers in Greater Minnesota has significantly lower morale.
Download or read book The Minnesota Basic Standards Test written by Heidi Ann Danielson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Unintended Consequences of High Stakes Testing written by Gail M. Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2003-04-09 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To better understand how high-stakes accountability has influenced teaching and learning, this book takes an in-depth look at the myriad consequences that high-stakes tests hold for students, teachers, administrators, and the public. By focusing on these tests and spending large amounts of time on test preparation and driving teachers to teach low-level, rote memorization, schools are essentially wiping out non-tested subjects such as science, social studies, physical education, and the arts. Although testing is promoted as a strategy for improving education for all, research shows that testing has differential effects on students with special needs, minority students, students living in poverty, and those for whom English is a second language. The Unintended Consequences of High Stakes Testing unpacks the assumptions and philosophical foundations on which testing policies are based. The authors' arguments are grounded in extensive interviews and research. Through an examination of research, these authors show that high-stakes testing promotes students' dependence on extrinsic motivation at the cost of intrinsic motivation and the associated love of learning—which has tangible impacts on their education and lives. Features: -Examines how high stakes testing from the perspectives of teachers, students, and adminstrators. -Considers how testing impacts the curriculum including tested subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics as well as non-tested subjects such as science, social studies, physical education, and the arts. -Documents how teachers and administrators engage in test preparation and discusses ethical and unethical test preparation practices. -Reviews the evolution of testing through history and how it mpacts the curriculum. -Examines the differential effects of testing on students with special needs, minority students, students living in poverty, and those for whom English is a second language.
Download or read book A Qualitative Case Study written by John Davis and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this single instrumental, qualitative case study was to explore teachers' and administrators' perceptions about teacher morale status at Urban Middle School to understand how morale may be affecting retention within the school. This study explored the experiences of 12 middle school teachers and three administrators/facilitators at an urban middle school in southeastern Pennsylvania to understand their perceptions of the sources of low teacher morale, identifying strategies to improve morale, and how low morale affects teacher retention. Data was gathered using in-depth, semi-structured interviews, including individual interviews and focus group interviews. Key findings include four categories explaining factors resulting in low teacher morale. These categories are poor communication skills by administrators, problems with colleagues, high levels of stress, and the lack of appreciation by administration. In addition, these four categories unveiled potential strategies to improve low teacher morale. These strategies included administrators saying thank you, building strong relationships within the building, administrators assisting the staff, and teachers utilizing self-care. Three categories emerged for understanding and explaining teacher retention at Urban Middle School: professional loyalty and commitment, love for students and the belief that things will improve Four guiding principles were developed through analyzing 36 themes and 11 categories based on codes generated during data analysis, and by consulting the relevant literature: 1) building principals must make a conscious effort to create a positive, upbeat atmosphere where students and staff feel welcome, 2) building principals must not exceed a reasonable workload for staff, 3) teachers need to do their part by taking care of themselves (e.g. self-care strategies), and 4) teachers should remember their love for students, and draw on their reservoirs of hope for the future of education, as reasons to remain in the classroom. After synthesizing the literature review with the key findings, the following can be concluded for each research question. Poor communication skills - by both teachers and administrators - are a critical reason for low teacher morale. Along with improving communication, the top potential strategy for improving low teacher morale is showing authentic appreciation. Finally, the overwhelming reason why teachers stay at Urban Middle School is for the students. Recommendations from this research include that central office needs to ensure all teachers and administrators are trained in professionalism and building relationships and, for administrators, to provide encouragement and authentic appreciation.
Download or read book Action for Excellence Recommendations written by Minnesota. Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Minnesota s Vision for Teacher Education written by Task Force on Teacher Education for Minnesota's Future and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Teacher and Guidance in Minnesota written by Gerald A. Gladstein and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Handbook for Minnesota Teachers written by Minnesota Education Association. Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teacher Training Departments in Minnesota High Schools written by Lotus Delta Coffman and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Results of the Army Intelligence Tests in Minnesota Public Schools written by Ward Glen Reeder and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training of the High School Teachers of Minnesota written by Percival W. Hutson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report written by Minnesota. Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study of Teacher Morale in Selected Minnesota Elementary Schools written by Jerry Allan Pederson and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Handbook for Minnesota Teachers written by Minnesota Education Association. Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Education in Minnesota written by Minnesota Education Association and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Minnesota Course of Study for Elementary Schools and Manual for Teachers written by Theda Gildemeister and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable guide provides a comprehensive framework for elementary education in Minnesota. It covers essential topics such as curriculum, assessment, and teaching methods, and includes practical advice for teachers. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this book is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Perceptions of Middle School Math and Language Arts Teachers on High stakes Testing Cultures in Public Schools written by Robert Daniello and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
