Job Satisfaction, Orientation, and Commitment of Illinois Family and Consumer Science Teachers PDF Download

Author: Sally Elizabeth Arnett
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Languages : en
Pages : 122

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The purpose of this study was to determine the satisfaction level of Illinois Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teachers. More specifically, the study (a) compiled a profile of Illinois FCS teachers, (b) determined the orientation and commitment to FCS teaching, (c) determined the overall level of satisfaction with teaching, and (d) determined aspects of teaching that contributed to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Data gathered in this study provided the FCS teaching profession with specific insight on strategies of FCS teacher retention and recruitment. The participants of the study were current members of the Illinois Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Association (IFACSTA). This study utilized a quantitative mode of inquiry. More specifically, a questionnaire instrument was developed and administered online to answer the research questions. The questionnaire gathered data on the subject's orientation and commitment to the FCS teaching profession, responses to factors related to job satisfaction, and personal and employment background information. Demographic data revealed that all respondents were female, the average age was 46, and majority was Caucasian and married. Employment data revealed that the majority of respondents completed their teacher certification degree through traditional teacher education programs, teach full time, and hold a master's degree. The total years in teaching ranged from 1 to 36 years. The study determined participants' orientation and commitment to the FCS teaching profession. The majority of respondents indicated enjoyment of the subject matter as their reason for becoming an FCS teacher and indicated they plan to stay teaching FCS until they retired. However, more than half of respondents reported they would retire within 10 years. The study determined the overall FCS teaching job satisfaction and identified aspects of teaching that contributed to teacher satisfaction. Overall, results of respondents indicated a pattern of positive responses of Very Satisfied to Satisfied. The five aspects of teaching that contributed most to job satisfaction included additional responsibilities, sense of achievement as a FCS teacher, curriculum shift, daily work of teaching, and name of the profession. Four aspects of teaching exhibited some levels of dissatisfaction, which included nature of recent education reforms (No Child Left Behind [NCLB]), inclusion of students with special needs, role of high school counselors with FCS education, and the image of FCS education. Of the 16 aspects of teaching investigated, 10 were found to have a significant positive correlation with overall job satisfaction.