Author: Sharon Ann Skrobarcek
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Occupational Stressors and Coping Mechanisms Related to Job Performance as Perceived by Female School Superintendents in Texas
Author: Sharon Ann Skrobarcek
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Occupational Stress and Coping Mechanisms as Perceived by the Directors of Adult Literacy Educational Programs in Texas
Author: Melinda W. Austin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to identify and assess the stressors and coping mechanisms related to job performance as perceived by directors of adult literacy education programs in Texas. This research also attempted to determine whether there were relationships between: specific demographic variables and job related stressors; and those same demographic variables and coping mechanisms of adult literacy education program administrators in Texas. A survey instrument was sent to all adult literacy education program directors in Texas in June, 2002. Demographic information, as well as information regarding types of stressors, and coping strategies used by those program directors was collected and analyzed. Major findings for the study indicated: 1. A majority of adult literacy education program directors in Texas experienced a significant level of occupational stress and a high overall general stress level. 2. The top stressors identified by the program directors were: Data Collection/Analysis, Statewide Accountability System, Development/ Maintenance of School Budget, Funding Related Issues, Student Achievement, Technology Related Issues, Administration of Programs for Special Students, Selection of Faculty and Staff, Dealing with Unsatisfactory Performance by Professional Staff, Dismissal of a Teacher or Staff Member. 3. The major stress-coping mechanisms employed by the program directors were Planning ahead for stressful events and Communication with significant others or peers. 4. Program directors with greater adult education experience have a lower level of occupational stress compared to less experienced program directors. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made: 1. To address the sources of stress related to data collection, statewide accountability, and program budgets, training should be made available for administrators to improve their understanding and competencies to handle these demands. 2. Implementation of a system or network in which program directors could share problems, insights, and help one another address problems similar to what they may encounter in their jobs would strengthen the whole adult literacy education system in Texas. 3. Communication and leadership in long range planning is necessary from the state office to assist program directors in planning ahead for stressful events.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to identify and assess the stressors and coping mechanisms related to job performance as perceived by directors of adult literacy education programs in Texas. This research also attempted to determine whether there were relationships between: specific demographic variables and job related stressors; and those same demographic variables and coping mechanisms of adult literacy education program administrators in Texas. A survey instrument was sent to all adult literacy education program directors in Texas in June, 2002. Demographic information, as well as information regarding types of stressors, and coping strategies used by those program directors was collected and analyzed. Major findings for the study indicated: 1. A majority of adult literacy education program directors in Texas experienced a significant level of occupational stress and a high overall general stress level. 2. The top stressors identified by the program directors were: Data Collection/Analysis, Statewide Accountability System, Development/ Maintenance of School Budget, Funding Related Issues, Student Achievement, Technology Related Issues, Administration of Programs for Special Students, Selection of Faculty and Staff, Dealing with Unsatisfactory Performance by Professional Staff, Dismissal of a Teacher or Staff Member. 3. The major stress-coping mechanisms employed by the program directors were Planning ahead for stressful events and Communication with significant others or peers. 4. Program directors with greater adult education experience have a lower level of occupational stress compared to less experienced program directors. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made: 1. To address the sources of stress related to data collection, statewide accountability, and program budgets, training should be made available for administrators to improve their understanding and competencies to handle these demands. 2. Implementation of a system or network in which program directors could share problems, insights, and help one another address problems similar to what they may encounter in their jobs would strengthen the whole adult literacy education system in Texas. 3. Communication and leadership in long range planning is necessary from the state office to assist program directors in planning ahead for stressful events.
Education Annual Volume 2023
Author:
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 0850145163
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Educational research and innovation are directed towards defining, implementing, and evaluating the principles guiding teaching and educational practices, with the fundamental purpose of improvement. The chapters comprising this monographic volume constitute valuable contributions to this objective, adopting an inter and transdisciplinary perspective, a particularly sought-after aspect in the field of international educational studies. They address issues that, transcending their curricular context, delve into broader frameworks and contribute to addressing current educational challenges. Ultimately, this volume focuses on new curricular, methodological, and resource evaluation orientations and developments. It aims to provide responses that foster the development of critical and creative thinking skills, competency-based learning, informed decision-making, and the promotion of quality teacher training. These perspectives draw from the most recent international scientific literature, solidifying their rigor and ensuring their scientific value.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 0850145163
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Educational research and innovation are directed towards defining, implementing, and evaluating the principles guiding teaching and educational practices, with the fundamental purpose of improvement. The chapters comprising this monographic volume constitute valuable contributions to this objective, adopting an inter and transdisciplinary perspective, a particularly sought-after aspect in the field of international educational studies. They address issues that, transcending their curricular context, delve into broader frameworks and contribute to addressing current educational challenges. Ultimately, this volume focuses on new curricular, methodological, and resource evaluation orientations and developments. It aims to provide responses that foster the development of critical and creative thinking skills, competency-based learning, informed decision-making, and the promotion of quality teacher training. These perspectives draw from the most recent international scientific literature, solidifying their rigor and ensuring their scientific value.
Occupational Stressors and Coping Mechanisms Identified by Middle School Administrators in the San Antonio Independent School District
Author: Joe Gonzales Solis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : School administrators
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : School administrators
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Dissertation Abstracts International
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
American Doctoral Dissertations
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertation abstracts
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertation abstracts
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Adolescents, Depression and the Professionalisation of Social Work
Author: Francis Borboh Dumbuya
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728398606
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Chapter 1 of this book aims to highlight themes covering occupational stress, job satisfaction, and the impact of these on the mental health of social workers who work in community mental health teams and those who work in children and family settings. The second chapter is a look at how poor self-esteem increases the risk for depression in adolescent girls and the practical steps that can be taken by social workers to enhance self-esteem in young people. The third chapter of the book poses the questions ‘In what ways can social work be regarded as a profession, and does social work require a professional status?’. The fourth chapter is about social work process and skills that registered social workers are expected to possess to enable them to practise effectively. The final chapter has reviews of journals—mainly British journals—of social work. This book is meant mainly for social workers.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728398606
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Chapter 1 of this book aims to highlight themes covering occupational stress, job satisfaction, and the impact of these on the mental health of social workers who work in community mental health teams and those who work in children and family settings. The second chapter is a look at how poor self-esteem increases the risk for depression in adolescent girls and the practical steps that can be taken by social workers to enhance self-esteem in young people. The third chapter of the book poses the questions ‘In what ways can social work be regarded as a profession, and does social work require a professional status?’. The fourth chapter is about social work process and skills that registered social workers are expected to possess to enable them to practise effectively. The final chapter has reviews of journals—mainly British journals—of social work. This book is meant mainly for social workers.
Occupational Stress Job Burnout Coping Mechanisms and Psychological Health Among School Teachers
Author: Singh Santosh Kumar
Publisher: Independent Author
ISBN: 9781805251354
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every year, U.S. schools hire more than 200,000 new teachers for that first day of class; by the end of the school year, at least 22,000 have quit (Graziano, 2005). According to Graziano (2005), even those who make it beyond the demanding first year are not likely to stay long: "About 30% of new teachers flee the profession after just three years, and more than 45% leave after five years" (p. 40). It costs districts nearly $11,000 to replace teachers when they leave the profession (Graziano). This does not include the indirect cost related to investments the school district makes into its teachers: (a) professional development, (b) curriculum, and (c) school-specific knowledge. The U.S. Department of Education confirms that teacher turnover is highest in public schools where half or more of the students receive free or reduced lunches (Graziano, p. 40). According to research, stress, which in turn leads to burnout, is a cause of teacher attrition (Borg & Falzon, 1989; Capel, 1992). Half of the current teaching force is projected to retire between 2000 and 2010 (Southworth, 2000). As more teachers retire it is believed that they will be replaced by more inexperienced first-year teachers who, in turn, are not equipped to handle the stress that comes along with teaching (Archer, 1999). The magnitude of negative stress associated with teaching has been reported as a primary reason for teacher attrition and burnout (Bowden, 2000; Farber, 2000; Marshall & Marshall, 2003; Osborne, 1992; Terry, 1997). Teachers, namely new teachers, are faced with a growing emphasis on standards, accountability, diverse populations and lack of teacher and administrative support.
Publisher: Independent Author
ISBN: 9781805251354
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every year, U.S. schools hire more than 200,000 new teachers for that first day of class; by the end of the school year, at least 22,000 have quit (Graziano, 2005). According to Graziano (2005), even those who make it beyond the demanding first year are not likely to stay long: "About 30% of new teachers flee the profession after just three years, and more than 45% leave after five years" (p. 40). It costs districts nearly $11,000 to replace teachers when they leave the profession (Graziano). This does not include the indirect cost related to investments the school district makes into its teachers: (a) professional development, (b) curriculum, and (c) school-specific knowledge. The U.S. Department of Education confirms that teacher turnover is highest in public schools where half or more of the students receive free or reduced lunches (Graziano, p. 40). According to research, stress, which in turn leads to burnout, is a cause of teacher attrition (Borg & Falzon, 1989; Capel, 1992). Half of the current teaching force is projected to retire between 2000 and 2010 (Southworth, 2000). As more teachers retire it is believed that they will be replaced by more inexperienced first-year teachers who, in turn, are not equipped to handle the stress that comes along with teaching (Archer, 1999). The magnitude of negative stress associated with teaching has been reported as a primary reason for teacher attrition and burnout (Bowden, 2000; Farber, 2000; Marshall & Marshall, 2003; Osborne, 1992; Terry, 1997). Teachers, namely new teachers, are faced with a growing emphasis on standards, accountability, diverse populations and lack of teacher and administrative support.
Index to American Doctoral Dissertations
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Industrial Relations Theses and Dissertations Submitted at ... Universities
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description