Work Engagement And Teacher Autonomy Among Secondary School Teachers

Author : Samson R Victor,Umadevi Patil
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783960675631

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Work Engagement and Teacher Autonomy among Secondary School Teachers by Samson R Victor,Umadevi Patil Pdf

Teacher autonomy is essential for ensuring a learning environment that addresses children’s diverse needs. As much as the learner requires space, freedom, flexibility, and respect, the teacher also requires the same. Currently, the system of administrative hierarchies and control, examinations, and centralized planning for curriculum reform, all constrain the autonomy of the teacher. Even when there is curricular freedom, teachers do not feel confident that they can exercise it without being taken to task by the administration for doing things differently. Therefore, it is essential to enable and support them in exercising choice. As much as the classroom needs to nurture a democratic, flexible and accepting culture, the school institution and the bureaucratic structure need to do the same. Not only should the teacher receive orders and information, but the voice of the teacher should also be heard by the superiors, who often make decisions that affect the immediate classroom life and culture in the school. Relationships between teachers and their heads and principals must be informed by equality and mutual respect, and decision making must be on the basis of dialogue and discussion. The annual, monthly and weekly calendars of activities need to provide time for such staff interactions for reviewing and planning. This book intends to help the readers to understand how a research study can be conducted on teacher autonomy and work engagement of secondary school teachers.

Author : Michael L. Wehmeyer,Sharon L. Field
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452293431

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Self-Determination by Michael L. Wehmeyer,Sharon L. Field Pdf

This teacher-friendly guide presents research-proven instructional techniques that empower students with disabilities to become their own advocates and use effective choice-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills.

Author : Ali Derakhshan,Reza Pishghadam,Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889748372

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The Role of Teacher Interpersonal Variables in Students’ Academic Engagement, Success, and Motivation by Ali Derakhshan,Reza Pishghadam,Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak Pdf

Author : Wieland Wermke,Maija Salokangas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030656027

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The Autonomy Paradox: Teachers’ Perceptions of Self-Governance Across Europe by Wieland Wermke,Maija Salokangas Pdf

What do we mean when we speak about teacher autonomy? How free are teachers to go about their work? To answer these complex questions the authors asked thousands of teachers in four national contexts: in Finland, Ireland, Germany and Sweden, what they think autonomy looks like. The resulting book examines teacher autonomy theoretically and empirically, comparing teachers’ perceptions of their professional autonomy. Utilizing a mixed method approach the authors combine data from a large-scale questionnaire study, teacher interviews, lesson and meeting observations, and workshops that brought together teachers from the four participating countries. All this engagement with teachers revealed that simply increasing their professional autonomy might not lead to desired outcomes. This is because, from a teachers’ point of view, increased decision-making capacity brings further complexity and risk to their work, and it may instead lead to anxiety, self-restriction, and the eventual rejection of autonomy. These surprising conclusions challenge the increasingly orthodox view that increased autonomy is a desirable end in itself. This is what the authors call the autonomy paradox.

Author : Caterina Fiorilli,Wong Yau Ho Paul,Simona De Stasio,Florencio Vicente Castro,Paula Benevene
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9782889660643

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Well-Being of School Teachers in Their Work Environment by Caterina Fiorilli,Wong Yau Ho Paul,Simona De Stasio,Florencio Vicente Castro,Paula Benevene Pdf

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Author : Marylene Gagne PhD
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199794980

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The Oxford Handbook of Work Engagement, Motivation, and Self-Determination Theory by Marylene Gagne PhD Pdf

Self-determination theory is a theory of human motivation that is being increasingly used by organizations to make strategic HR decisions and train managers. It argues for a focus on the quality of workers' motivation over quantity. Motivation that is based on meaning and interest is showed to be superior to motivation that is based on pressure and rewards. Work environments that make workers feel competent, autonomous, and related to others foster the right type of motivation, goals, and work values. The Oxford Handbook of Work Motivation, Engagement, and Self-Determination Theory aims to give current and future organizational researchers ideas for future research using self-determination theory as a framework, and to give practitioners ideas on how to adjust their programs and practices using self-determination theory principles. The book brings together self-determination theory experts and organizational psychology experts to talk about past and future applications of the theory to the field of organizational psychology. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: how to bring about commitment, engagement, and passion in the workplace; how to manage stress, health, emotions and violence at work; how to encourage safe and sustainable behavior in organizations; how factors like attachment styles, self-esteem, person-environment fit, job design, leadership, compensation, and training affect work motivation; and how work-related values and goals are forged by the work environment and affect work outcomes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781490110875

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Issues in Teaching and Education Policy, Research, and Special Topics: 2013 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Issues in Teaching and Education Policy, Research, and Special Topics: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Education Testing and Evaluation. The editors have built Issues in Teaching and Education Policy, Research, and Special Topics: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Education Testing and Evaluation in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Teaching and Education Policy, Research, and Special Topics: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Woon Chia Liu,John Chee Keng Wang,Richard M. Ryan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789812876300

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Building Autonomous Learners by Woon Chia Liu,John Chee Keng Wang,Richard M. Ryan Pdf

This edited work presents a collection of papers on motivation research in education around the globe. Pursuing a uniquely international approach, it also features selected research studies conducted in Singapore under the auspices of the Motivation in Educational Research Lab, National Institute of Education, Singapore. A total of 15 chapters include some of the latest findings on theory and practical applications alike, prepared by internationally respected researchers in the field of motivation research in education. Each author provides his/her perspective and practical strategies on how to maximize motivation in the classroom. Individual chapters focus on theoretical and practical considerations, parental involvement, teachers’ motivation, ways to create a self-motivating classroom, use of ICT, and nurturing a passion for learning. The book will appeal to several different audiences: firstly, policymakers in education, school leaders and teachers will find it a valuable resource. Secondly, it offers a helpful guide for researchers and teacher educators in pre-service and postgraduate teacher education programmes. And thirdly, parents who want to help their children pursue lifelong learning will benefit from reading this book.

Author : LeLoup, Jean W.,Swanson, Pete
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799877226

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Handbook of Research on Effective Online Language Teaching in a Disruptive Environment by LeLoup, Jean W.,Swanson, Pete Pdf

The COVID-19 pandemic radically and rapidly, and perhaps forever, changed the K-20 educational landscape. In March 2020, K-12 schools and institutions of higher education were forced to pivot quickly to online and remote teaching. This new paradigm resulted in many teachers, regardless of content area, being unprepared. In the field of second language teaching and learning, world language and TESOL educators require the investigation of techniques used during the global pandemic to ensure continued success in online teaching practice. The Handbook of Research on Effective Online Language Teaching in a Disruptive Environment provides strong and cogent guidance in the use of pedagogically sound methods of online language instruction. This book builds an innovative knowledge base about teaching during disruptive times in the context of K-20 language learning that is supported with empirical evidence. Covering topics such as online work engagement, reflective practice, and flipped classroom methods, this handbook serves as a powerful resource for instructors of English language arts and TESOL, TESOL professionals, pre-service teachers, professors, administrators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, students, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Honggang Liu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-21
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781040050712

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Language Teacher Psychology in the Online Teaching Context by Honggang Liu Pdf

Employing a mixed-method approach, the book investigates the psychology of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in the online teaching environment in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, questionnaires were conducted on Chinese EFL teachers to explore the profiles of EFL teachers’ anxiety, self-efficacy, buoyancy and engagement. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were used to demystify their psychological growth in the dynamic interaction with ecological environments, thus constructing an ecological model of EFL teacher psychology in online teaching. The book provides new insights into EFL teacher psychology and theoretical references for building a functional ecosystem for the professional development of EFL teachers. The book will be of interest to researchers in teacher psychology, language teachers and practitioners, especially those working in the complex technology-based educational environment, and policy makers in foreign language education.

Author : Edward J. Sabornie,Dorothy L. Espelage
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000635195

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Handbook of Classroom Management by Edward J. Sabornie,Dorothy L. Espelage Pdf

The Handbook of Classroom Management, Third Edition, is an authoritative treatment of the latest science and development in the study of classroom management in schools. Evidence-based classroom management practices and programs are essential to enhancing students’ academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and motivational outcomes across grade levels. This comprehensive volume collects scholarship and cutting-edge research for graduate students and faculty of psychology, teacher education, curriculum and instruction, special education, and beyond. The book has been thoroughly revised and expanded with updated coverage of foundational topics such as effective instruction, preventative strategies, positive behavior intervention and supports, family–school relationships, legal issues, and other related topics, while also giving new attention to social justice, students on the autism spectrum, and adaptations across urban, rural, and virtual contexts.

Author : Manuel Castro-Sánchez,Ramón Chacón-Cuberos,Lucia Herrera,Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832525241

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Motivational development in current educational contexts by Manuel Castro-Sánchez,Ramón Chacón-Cuberos,Lucia Herrera,Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez Pdf

Author : Sandra L. Christenson,Amy L. Reschly,CATHY WYLIE
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 839 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461420170

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Handbook of Research on Student Engagement by Sandra L. Christenson,Amy L. Reschly,CATHY WYLIE Pdf

For more than two decades, the concept of student engagement has grown from simple attention in class to a construct comprised of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components that embody and further develop motivation for learning. Similarly, the goals of student engagement have evolved from dropout prevention to improved outcomes for lifelong learning. This robust expansion has led to numerous lines of research across disciplines and are brought together clearly and comprehensively in the Handbook of Research on Student Engagement. The Handbook guides readers through the field’s rich history, sorts out its component constructs, and identifies knowledge gaps to be filled by future research. Grounding data in real-world learning situations, contributors analyze indicators and facilitators of student engagement, link engagement to motivation, and gauge the impact of family, peers, and teachers on engagement in elementary and secondary grades. Findings on the effectiveness of classroom interventions are discussed in detail. And because assessing engagement is still a relatively new endeavor, chapters on measurement methods and issues round out this important resource. Topical areas addressed in the Handbook include: Engagement across developmental stages. Self-efficacy in the engaged learner. Parental and social influences on engagement and achievement motivation. The engaging nature of teaching for competency development. The relationship between engagement and high-risk behavior in adolescents. Comparing methods for measuring student engagement. An essential guide to the expanding knowledge base, the Handbook of Research on Student Engagement serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in such varied fields as clinical child and school psychology, educational psychology, public health, teaching and teacher education, social work, and educational policy.

Author : Kenan Dikilitaş,Carol Griffiths
Publisher : Springer
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319507392

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Developing Language Teacher Autonomy through Action Research by Kenan Dikilitaş,Carol Griffiths Pdf

This book advances the theory of action research, analyzing how it can be used to develop autonomy among language teachers. Although acknowledging that the research process is not always linear, the authors proceed according to a clear progression which teachers can adapt to their needs. They provide examples, narratives, questions and tasks, and give multiple ideas for establishing research questions, choosing appropriate methodologies, adapting to existing contexts, and collecting data. They also suggest possible instruments, and give clear instructions for carrying out the most common kinds of statistical procedures, and ideas for presenting, discussing, and writing up research findings. In spite of its practical bias, the book is theoretically and ethically rigorous, and contains an extensive glossary for quick and easy reference. It will appeal to trainee teachers, in-service teachers wanting to expand their own professional horizons or working for a higher qualification, and is an invaluable reference for teacher-educators and scholars.

Author : Małgorzata Baran-Łucarz,Anna Czura,Małgorzata Jedynak,Anna Klimas,Agata Słowik-Krogulec
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031286551

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Contemporary Issues in Foreign Language Education by Małgorzata Baran-Łucarz,Anna Czura,Małgorzata Jedynak,Anna Klimas,Agata Słowik-Krogulec Pdf

This edited volume offers an insightful theoretical conceptualization of issues central to 21st century foreign language learning and teaching. Drawing on research results obtained in the fields of pedagogy, social psychology and sociology of education, this book provides a comprehensive practical exploration of issues experienced by researchers in Poland and in Europe, and which can easily find far-reaching implications in other educational contexts. Part I, Focus on the Teacher, includes seven texts discussing topics relevant to teacher initial and in-service education, as well as the functioning of foreign language instructors in educational systems. The eight contributions included in Part II, Focus on the Learner, explore learner-internal and learner-external factors that affect the effectiveness of the language learning process. The exploration of key contemporary topics and the wide range of methodologies applied make this book of high relevance to Second Language Acquisition scholars, teacher educators, teachers, and language education policy makers.