Some research findings support the notion that teachers give more importance to intrinsic satisfiers, while there are others who believe that teachers derive satisfaction with both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. The description of job satisfaction is not just what the workers have about their job, but according to Deci and Ryan (2001), an excellent response to a work that outcomes from the comparison of incumbent of real results with those that are wished (Deci and Ryan, 2001).
Discussion
1.What are some factors affecting job satissfaction among teachers?
The findings are consistent with previous studies on job satisfaction that found out that their are various factors that contribute to job satisfaction among teachers.Herzberg(1959),
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An effective school is one where the actions by school administrators create distinct environments that are highly predictive of the level of job satisfaction for the teaching staff (Shann, 1998). Effective and supportive school leadership creates caring relationship and foster an environment focused on academic excellence.The effective leader is displayed as a positive role model, and give teachers the latitude to focus on the business of teaching rather than being distracted with bureaucratic rules and procedures, to ens-ure that there is a productive environment. Teacher satisfaction is the most important link in the chain of education reform. Teacher satisfaction influences job performance, attrition, and ultimately, student performance” (Hall, et al., cited in Shann, 1998, …show more content…
In addition, if the teachers are comfortable with their job, they will develop and maintain high level of performance. Teaching learning process make more efficient and effective situation that could supply more highly competitive learners inside the classroom and for the work environment. In a further study conducted by Indhumathi (2011), investigating the job satisfaction and performance of 444 teachers at the secondary level, it was discovered that there was a significant relationship between job satisfaction and performance and the teachers in different categories of schools differed significantly in both job satisfaction and teaching
This data along with data from other cities such as Chicago where only 0.1% of teachers between 2005 and 2008 were dismissed for performance-related circumstances, proves that in the united stated the public school system is broken and in need of help as stated in “Waiting for
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Education writer, Mary Ellen Flannery in her article, “When Teachers Take Charge,” claims that teacher-led schools could be a part of the future of education. Teacher-led schools are schools where teachers and educators decide what they want the students to learn and what they want to teach. They work together on everything and collaborate with each other to plan. In the article it states that, “Reiche teachers gladly put in the time because it’s so motivating to see the results for student success.” There are many teachers who do care about their students succeeding which is why teacher-led schools should shape the future of education.
Research has revealed the need for principals to be instructional leaders and have more than a general command of literacy knowledge. With the increased accountability for school principals, the emphasis on maintaining high student achievement for all learners and the decline of reading scores in Georgia, (“http://nationalreadingpanel.org/Publications/summary.htm,” 2015) an even sharper focus is placed on teaching and learning. Although the teacher is responsible for delivery of instruction, the principal’s role is to lead that instruction and ensure that a high quality curriculum is delivered to all students. In order for instructional leadership to be most effective, teachers and principals must work together.
The essay, The Seven Lesson Schoolteacher, by John Taylor Gatto addresses educational curriculum with a cynical truth that transpires around the United States. His brutal honesty grasps the reader by using common sense and a hint of sarcasm to appeal to humor. The main point of his argument in my perception, states that we must develop children to be critical thinkers and not always agree with authority. By allowing the schooling in a child’s development expecting them to not question an adult’s words does lead to a population that has accepted being dumbed down. Following what has been indicated, a direct quote positions people deprived forever of finding the center of their own special genius (Gatto, part III, pars 3).
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The classrooms and management are under strict pressure from the government. They are mandating testing and basing teacher performance on student scores. With the focus on numbers, we are not able to meet the children where they are in their educational needs and are unable to provide them with thriving environments for educational growth. This pressure results in failure of leadership, micromanaging classrooms, and constant change in employees. Another issue that challenges school systems is the threat of violence.
Ch. 3 Major Concepts We find in our reading the essence of being a school principal and the many characteristics a principal must possess in order to be effective. This chapter speaks about school leaders managing every aspect of the school in order to ensure student success. Managing a learning facility that operates in an organized and safe environment can play a major role in the potential success of students.
Student performance includes overall standardized test scores and an average gpa. It essentially determines the overall quality and level of education in a state: “In this definition, the problem is poor overall performance, either nationally or statewide, against a set of standards” (Gratz). North Carolina’s student performance is relatively low when compared to rest of the U.S. due to low teacher pay: “From this and other data, they conclude that a 10 percent increase in teachers’ pay would produce a 5-10 percent increase in student performance” (Walker). It is because in order to retain success in the classroom, teachers need to be fully qualified, prepared, and successful to be able to provide student with the necessary education they deserve: “Most people think of learning in core subject as the main function of schools, and because it is easier to measure, we tend to use narrow academic assessments to judge school effectiveness. But such a formulation denies the complexity of the human experiences and ignores the clear truth that students, parents, and society want more from their schools that a narrow band of facts” (Gratz).
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My Reflection of Real Talk for Real Teachers Real Talk for Real Teachers written by Rafe Esquith has been thought provoking as well as entertaining to read. I have learned a great deal from reading this book and I hope to implement a few of his ways in my future classroom. I can relate too many of the stories that have been told in this book because this is real life in a school environment. I would like to break my summary down chapter by chapter.
Bella’s: a case study in organizational behavior Ali Kareem Issa Daner Dlawar Anwar University Of Kurdistan Organizational Behavior Instructor: Dr. Natalia Danilovich December, 15, 2014 Give your understanding of job satisfaction and employee engagement, discuss/describe why each is important in organizational settings? First of all, "Job Satisfaction is a general expression of workers’ positive attitudes built up towards their jobs. "(Çelik, 2011, pp 2). In addition, job satisfaction is employee 's perception feelings about her/his job within the organization, also those feelings could be positive which means highly satisfied or negative which means highly dissatisfied.
Teachers are the life-blood of school districts across the United States. They are masters of their specific grade-level content and work tirelessly to manage the learning and well-being of their students. Teachers are the academic leaders of the learning environment within their classrooms and collaborate with their students throughout the year in order to facilitate learning, and foster creativity and problem solving. However, over the last thirty years, teacher leadership has taken on a whole new meaning.