Author: Mary Claire Babula
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Category : Kindergarten teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 312

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Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
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Author: Catherine Jones
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Category : Early childhood teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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It is widely understood that in Australia there are high levels of teacher turnover in the early childhood (EC) sector. However, what contributes to the job satisfaction of those early childhood teachers who remain committed to teaching in EC is less understood or researched. In particular there is a limited focus on understanding this effect qualitatively in the current Australian ECEC context. The aim of this study was to develop a deeper understanding of why some teachers felt satisfied in their role, what inspired them to remain in the sector and what was happening in their workplaces that supported their work. This study also tested the validity of Deci and Ryan's (1985) Self-Determination Theory as a theoretical framework for understanding teacher motivation and job satisfaction. Data occurred in two phases. An online survey was completed by 229 EC teachers working in LDC centres across Australia, who held face-to-face teaching responsibilities. In phase 2, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 of these teachers who reported high levels of job satisfaction and a low intention to turnover in the on-line survey. Of these teachers, two of their directors were also interviewed and artifacts, including centre philosophy documents were collected for analysis. An analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data resulted in the emergence of three key themes influencing teacher job satisfaction: 1) A culture of continual learning, 2) A living philosophy and 3) A meaningful experience at work. Findings from this study have implications for the early childhood sector at both policy and centre levels, with a particular focus on leadership and organisational strategies to enhance EC teacher job satisfaction.

Author: Marianne Perie
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 148

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Author: Elizabeth Rhodes Offutt
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Category : Early childhood educators
Languages : en
Pages : 650

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Author: Amanda B. McKelroy
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Category : Early childhood education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Youn Joo Jang
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Languages : en
Pages : 126

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Author: Yawvapa Tejagupta
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Category : Early childhood teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Author: Stephanie Ross
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Languages : en
Pages : 190

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Preschool is fundamental to early childhood education and aids in the cognitive and social development of children before they enter kindergarten. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the school’s climate and job satisfaction of the teachers played a part in teacher retention and how they overall felt about their job. The sample population consisted of 70 preschool teachers who worked in Davidson County. Quantitative and qualitative approached were used to statistically analyze data from surveys, demographic questionnaire, and focus groups. The results showed significant findings between job satisfaction and organizational climate. Furthermore, there was evidence suggesting that most preschool teachers felt satisfied with their jobs.

Author: K. Ramatulasamma
Publisher: Discovery Publishing House
ISBN: 9788171416554
Category : Teacher educators
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Contents: Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators: The Problem and its Significance, Review of Related Literature, Research Method and Procedure, Results and Discussions, Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations.