Download or read book Relationship Between Administrative Visibility and Teacher Perception of Faculty Morale written by Matthew John Eberhardt and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Teachers Perception of Elementary Administrative supervisory Practices and Teacher Morale in the Cadillac Area Public Schools written by Harold L. Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Investigation of the Relationship Between Administrator Leadership Style and Teacher Morale written by Surjit Kaur Bhella and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industry, business, military and other government agencies are increasingly recognizing the significance of human factors in the productivity of complex organizations. Educational institutions are no exception to this fact. It is assumed that morale and productivity are related to the managerial style of the supervisor. Leaders are faced with the challenge of directing the work group toward the target of increased productivity while at the same time maximizing member satisfaction. The basic research problem of this study was to investigate the relationship between leadership style of high school principals (in terms of their Concern for Production and Concern for People) and certain dimensions of teacher morale. The null hypothesis which guided this study was that there was no significant relationship between teacher perceptions of administrative behavior and teacher morale. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 132 teachers from ten high schools in the state of Oregon. The results are based on 126 returns, 90 male and 36 female respondents. Principal Leadership Style Questionnaire was used to measure two dimensions (Concern for People and Concern for Production) of administrative behavior. Purdue Teacher Opinionaire was used to measure ten factors of teacher morale. All hypotheses were tested at .05 level of confidence. The first primary hypothesis asserting that there would be no partial correlation between administrative dimensions and Teacher Rapport with Principal was rejected. The second primary hypothesis that there would be no partial correlation between administrative dimensions and Satisfaction with Teaching was accepted. Partial correlation was 4ppliedto analyze the primary hypotheses by eliminating the effects of secondary hypotheses (Rapport Among Teachers, Teacher Salary, Teacher Load, Curriculum Issues, Teacher Status, Community Support of Education, School Facilities, Community Pressures, Age and Sex). T-test based on regression coefficients was applied to analyze the secondary hypotheses. Out of 20 secondary hypotheses tested, five of them were rejected. Analysis of the primary and secondary hypotheses concluded that Curriculum Issues, Rapport with Principal and Teacher Salary are positively related to both the dimensions of administrative behavior. Rapport Among Teachers was positively related to Concern for People but not Production. Satisfaction with Teaching, Teacher Load, Teacher Status, Community Support of Education, School Facilities and Services, Community Pressures, Age and Sex of the teachers are not related to the perceived leadership style of the principal. Teachers Satisfaction with Teaching is probably related mostly to those things that happen directly with pupils inside the classroom over which principals have little influence. Results of the two administrative dimensions indicated that a principal's leadership behavior is perceived by his faculty in various ways. However, on the average, administrators were rated high on both the "Production" and "People" dimensions of administrative behavior and perceived as having a "6,7" or "7,8" leadership style as described by Blake and Mouton (1964). Analysis of this research further suggest that educational administrators investigated in this study seem to have above average skills in the eyes of their faculty in promoting both goal achievement and member satisfaction. It is recommended that the design of this study be replicated on a larger teacher population and sample size in different geographical areas.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Change and Teacher Morale written by Bernice E. Berns and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Examination and Analysis of the Effects of Elementary Principals Specific Management Practices on Teacher Morale and Willingness to Embrace Initiative written by Thomas B. Reardon and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between specific principal management practices (as defined in this study as: informal visits to the classroom, face-to-face communication, written ommunication, visibility throughout the school campus, and a presence at extracurricular activities) and teacher morale. The study attempted to investigate further whether there was a relationship between morale, and teacher willingness to embrace new building initiatives. The study also attempted to ascertain if there was a relationship between morale and teacher willingness to embrace building initiatives, and school designation as a high or low performing school. This quantitative study was conducted using voluntary participation of elementary faculty throughout the Capital District Region of New York State. The survey was distributed via email to over 500 prospective participants, of which 171 responded. Survey data was collected using SurveyMonkey online survey software and analyzed via SPSS v. 20. Pearson's correlation, Chi-square analysis, and one-way ANOVA were used in the analysis of the data. A statistically significant relationship existed between the frequency principals employ specific management practices, and teacher perception of morale. A statistically significant relationship also existed between teachers' value of principals' management practices and morale. There was no statistical relationship between the value teachers place upon principal management practices and voluntary teacher participation in building initiatives and activities. The study also revealed that high and low performing school status was not a factor that influenced morale or teacher initiative participation.

Download or read book Examining the Relationship Between Teachers Perceptions of System Leadership Teacher Morale and Teacher Attendance in the Capital Region of New York State written by Hillary E. Brewer and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 2012-2013 school year, public school districts in New York State simultaneously implemented two critical policies that had a significant influence on teacher practice in the classroom; the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Annual Professional Performance Review of teachers (APPR). After three years of implementation the researcher felt it was both timely and important to examine what if any impact these recent policy changes have had on teachers with regard to their perceptions' of system level leadership, morale, and motivation to attend work. This quantitative study examined the relationship between teachers' perceptions of system level leadership, teacher morale and teacher attendance rates in the Capital Region area of New York State. The researcher designed a survey instrument to collect teachers' self-reported absence information; teachers' perceived feelings of morale and teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the system leader. In total, 960 respondents were included in the sample; a 16.05% response rate. The results of this study indicate teachers' perceptions of effective system leadership have a statistically significant relationship with teacher attendance, however there is not a practical significance that should be examined by education policy makers and individual school districts. The results of this research highlight the frequency of days some teachers in the population were absent from school for reasons other than school business. The New York State Education Department and individual school districts should examine this information carefully and work to implement policies and procedures that keep teachers in the classroom. The results of this study also indicate there is a statistically significant, but not practically significant relationship between iv teachers' perceived sense of morale and the number of days a teacher is absent from work for reasons other than school business. Finally, the data collected indicates teachers' perceptions of effective system leadership have a statistically significant and practically significant relationship with teachers' perceived sense of morale. The results of this research suggest that system leaders would benefit from examining their own practices and the practices within the school district in order to improve or keep teacher morale high.

Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of Administrative Leadership and Morale written by Shera D. Carter and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Administrator s Handbook for Improving Faculty Morale written by Loyd D. Andrew and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Administrative practices do affect teacher morale, according to a study conducted by Phi Delta Kappa. This handbook describes the study and its findings, presents a review of the relevant literature, and proposes specific methods administrators can use to improve staff morale. The book's first chapter describes the study's objectives: to identify the characteristics of school systems successful in achieving or maintaining high morale, to identify instruments useful for morale evaluation, and to produce a handbook of useful practices. The chapter also describes the study methodology, which involved a literature review, a survey of 315 schools nationally, case studies of 10 selected schools, and analysis of the findings. The second chapter examines and synthesizes information from the literature review. Chapter 3 compares high morale schools with low morale schools. The fourth chapter provides an action plan for administrators that takes into account the relationship between morale and leadership, interpersonal relationships, rewards, workload, control mechanisms, professional development opportunities, and other factors. A diagnostic instrument for assessing leaders' strengths and weaknesses is provided in the fifth chapter, and the sixth presents 12 brief rules for administrators. References and an additional assessment tool are also supplied. (PGD)

Download or read book The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Administrative Performance of Leadership and Teacher Perception of School Climate in Catholic Schools in Louisiana written by Linda LaBauve LeBert and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of Administrative Autonomy supportive Versus Controlling Behaviors written by Christine M. Scudella and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal policy around supervision and evaluation has prompted state action to develop new evaluation systems to increase student achievement. Systems, such as the Framework for Educator Effectiveness implemented in Wisconsin, are tied to teacher performance as well as student achievement. This type of performance-based evaluation system relies on external motivators to increase the instructional practices of those evaluated. Teachers are thought to be motivated to increase instructional practice based on evaluation and students' assessments. The purpose of this study was to research dynamics of relationships between administrators and veteran teachers within evaluation and supervision processes. Considering teachers' self-reported intrinsic motivation and perceived levels of autonomy-support provided by administrators during the supervision and evaluation process. The research questions guiding this study were: How do behaviors of administrators influence teacher perception of the evaluation process and teacher perceived level of intrinsic motivation, as well as impact the unique relationship between an administrator and a teacher. The research approach was a sequential transformative approach using data gathered from teacher surveys of intrinsic motivation and teacher perception of administrative support to assist in selecting interview candidates. Data were collected and analyzed from surveys and interviews. Teachers perceiving administrators to demonstrate Autonomy-supportive behaviors viewed the evaluation process to have a positive impact, providing feedback and communication, leading toward growth and likely to characterize relationships aligned with transformational qualities. Qualities including administrators providing choice; teacher perceived administrative belief of competence in the teacher, and administrative encouragement through feedback which encouraged higher interest from the teacher. Teachers reporting administrative neutral-support indicated a lack of confidence in the evaluation process; due to lack of feedback, poor leadership and lack of administrative presence. Additionally, this group was less affirming in recognizing teaching skills and confidence when compared to others. Teachers within this group relied more on self-motivation for professional growth. The implications lie in administrative behavior as perceived by teachers, specifically feedback. It is crucial for administrators to connect supervision and evaluation processes to opportunities to provide rich feedback for all teachers. There is much to learn about administrative behaviors and relationships between administrators and teachers impacting teacher motivation.

Download or read book A Study of the Relationships Between Teacher Administrator Perceptions of Educational Quality as Measured by the Educational Characteristics Criterion ECC and Selected Cost Factors written by Van D. Mueller and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Analyzing the Influence of Perceived Administrative Support on Teachers Affective Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction written by Caroline R. Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explored the relationships between perceived administrative support, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment as experienced by elementary teachers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 elementary school teachers to gain insight through their perspectives of the lived experiences of administrator support and how it influences job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Social exchange theory was selected as the guiding theory for the study, which is best applied to understand the nature of the relationships between perceived administrative support and organizational commitment. The study's findings indicated that teachers' perceptions of support are directly affected by their relationship with their administrators. The themes from the research suggest administrators must establish relationships built on praise and trust to affect teachers' organizational commitment positively. Additional themes suggest that administrator trust is perceived as the level of autonomy afforded to teachers in the classroom along with the availability of leadership opportunities. Those who shared negative experiences with their administration, both past and present, including distrust and dissatisfaction, had little to no affective commitment, which resulted in either leaving the school or the profession. Those who shared positive experiences with their administrator that resulted in feeling valued, expressed various levels of positive affective commitment. Satisfaction may be defined differently depending on years of experience; however, the presence of administrative support and the perception thereof is an essential element in achieving job satisfaction. The teachers in this study expressed that a sense of job satisfaction comes from the opportunity to explore leadership within the school. The findings of this study converge with the notion that perceived administrative support significantly influences teachers' decisions to attrite. Recognizing the lack of leadership opportunities within the inherent teaching model, it is recommended that districts implement systems of leadership advancement opportunities for teachers. Further, recognizing the role that leadership plays in the retention of teachers, a shift must be made in not only how we choose leadership but how we support, train, and evaluate leadership in schools. A larger quantitative survey of teachers nationwide is recommended for future research to further understand the attitudes of teachers toward their perceptions of administrative support in terms of leadership opportunities and teacher autonomy.

Download or read book What Great Teachers Do Differently written by Todd Whitaker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include: Meaning what you say Focusing on students first Putting yourself in their position DVD Bundle This bundle includes a DVD featuring Todd Whitaker speaking about what great teachers do differently. It runs for approximately two hours and is the perfect addition to teacher training events and professional development meetings/workshops. Filled with pearls of wisdom, humor, and practical strategies, the video will motivate your staff and inspire them to be the best they can, each and every day. The DVD comes with a free copy of What Great Teachers Do Differently as well as a Facilitator's Guide.

Download or read book A Description of the Perceptions of the Principals and Climates of Zambia s Effective Schools written by Dr. Simeoni W.M. Kunkhuli and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study was in response to the pressing quest for educational qualitative improvement in Zambia. An alternative qualitative method to school improvement is suggested. The study describes and examines the administrative and leadership characteristics and climates of five Zambian secondary schools designated and nominated by the Ministry of General Education and Culture as successful schools. Interviews and questionnaires administered to headteachers and teachers were used for data collection. Content and item analysis in the interviews and questionnaire responses were used. The findings are not consistent in all the five schools investigated with the literature on effective schools. No school covered was perceived favourably in all the five dimensions tested. Appropriate recommendations are made for policy makers, practitioners and stake holders.

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Analysis of the Relationship Between Faculty Perception of Administrative Support and the Faculty Perceived Levels of Implementation of Good Teaching Practice in Distance Education written by Carol L. Fugitt and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: