scholarly journals A Study of Professional Attitude in Upper Primary School Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasrat Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Professional Attitude ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Attitude Inventory

Teachers are the key persons who provide education to the students, but the success of an education system depends on a teacher’s professional qualifications, personal characteristics and attitude regarding the profession. The present study was conducted to examine the professional attitude of teachers at upper primary level of education. The study sample comprised of 200 teachers taken from Government Upper Primary Schools of Bhopal division. Teacher Attitude Inventory (TAI) having six subscales was administered to collect the data from sample teachers. Certain statistical techniques like percentage and t-test were used to analyze the data. The results showed that majority of the teachers were having moderate level of favourable attitude towards teaching profession and its allied aspects. Findings also showed that the female teachers and the more experienced teachers had more favourable professional attitude than the male teachers and less experienced teachers.

scholarly journals The Tendency of Primary School Teachers towards Teaching the Profession in Light of Some Variables

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Amaal Al Masri ◽  
Mutaib Al-Otaibi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference

The study aimed to reveal attitudes in primary school teachers and their female teachers in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer educational district in Kuwait towards the teaching profession in light of some variables. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher chose a random sample consisting of (400) teachers, and the researcher also designed a questionnaire consisting of (50) A paragraph that was judged, and the necessary honesty and consistency were given to it. The study found that all members of the study sample had a negative attitude towards the teaching profession and found no statistically significant difference between the average grades of primary school teachers and their teachers according to their literary and scientific specializations in the direction towards the teaching profession. In contrast, the study results showed that there are statistically significant differences between the average grades of teachers and the degrees of teachers towards the teaching profession and for the benefit of female teachers. The results also showed statistically significant differences for years of experience and in favor of those with experience (less than five years) in the direction towards the teaching profession. Therefore, the study recommended that the opportunity for teachers with long experience be given encouraging opportunities, motivation, and working to inform them of their importance, assigning them to tasks that satisfy their needs and desires, as well as spreading the spirit of respect for the teaching profession in the hearts of members of society as well as in the hearts of teachers who practice the profession of teaching.   Received: 2 September 2021 / Accepted: 30 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021

scholarly journals The Impact of Occupational Stress on Job Satisfaction Among Kenyan Primary School Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Jepkoech Koros ◽  
John M. Momanyi ◽  
Carolyne K. Chakua
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Teaching profession has been hit by high teacher turnover and attrition resulting in shortage of teachers in primary schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of occupational stress on job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Nandi County, Kenya.  The main objective was to find the relationship between occupational stress and job satisfaction. This study adopted the explanatory survey research design. The study targeted a total of 1652 primary school teachers. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 312 teachers. The main data collection instrument was a questionnaire for the teachers. The data collected was analysed through the use of SPSS by regressing and correlating occupational stress and job satisfaction in order to determine the strength of the relationship. The study results indicated that there was a positive relationship between occupational stress and job satisfaction (β = .527, p = .000). The coefficient of determination (R2 =  .452) for the estimated model indicated that 45.2% of the deviations in occupational stress contribute towards job satisfaction among  primary school teachers. A majority of the primary school teachers are dissatisfied with teaching and if given an opportunity would leave teaching for other professions. The study recommends that it is imperative of government and other stakeholders in education to ensure a high level of career satisfaction for highly qualified and experienced teachers.

scholarly journals Predictors of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Teachers: An Exploratory Investigation in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Ng Yi Ming ◽  
Peter Voo Su Kiong ◽  
Ismail Maakip
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

Purpose: The present study aimed to examine the prevalence and gender differences in MSDs among teachers, as well as the interaction of  associated predictor .In addition, another aim of the study was to investigate the contribution of these predictors, which have not been examined thoroughly particularly in Malaysia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was employed in this study. A questionnaire was used to measure physical factors, psychosocial factors, workload, work-life balance, general well-being, and MSDs levels among primary school teachers (N=460) from 10 primary schools in Kota Kinabalu. Findings: The prevalence of MSD in the past 6 months was 61.7% (95% CI: 57.4% – 65.9%). The present study findings also indicated that there were significant gender differences in MSDs between female and male teachers (t = 1.04, p< .05). Hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to examine a range of predictors related to MSDs. Physical factors (ß = .17, p<0.05). Multiple regression was used for a variety of predictors that are associated with MSD. Physical factors (ß = .17, p<0.05), psychosocial factors (ß = -.14, p<0.05), and general well-being (ß = .43, p<0.01) are significantly associated with MSD in Malaysian primary school teachers. Overall, model statistic result was F (3, 276) = 36.730, p=0.001, R² = .45 and adjusted R² = .435. The model explained 44.7% (r= 0.67) of the variance in MSD discomfort. Conclusion: The studies concerning MSDs among teachers revealed the need for a significant effort, not only to examine the risk factors but also to develop interventions to minimize MSDs for those in the teaching profession.

scholarly journals Professional Qualification of Teachers Influences on Management of Teaching and Fostering Self-directed Learning for Students at District 10, Ho Chi Minh City

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Truong Phan Nguyen Dong
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Survey Sample

The research was aimed to investigate on what level of teachers’ professional qualifications influenced the management of teaching and fostering self-directed learning for students in the primary schools in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. According to Watson (2001), with the total population ranging from 700 to 800 people, with a confidence level of 50%, the appropriate sample size ranges from 255 to 267 people. The total number of primary school teachers in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City was 769 people, thus, the survey sample in this study was 265 people, according to Watson (2001), this sample is appropriate. The survey sample includes 265 primary school teachers, of which 94 male teachers (35.5%) and 171 female teachers (64.5%). The result revealed that the professional qualification of teachers influences significantly on management of teaching and fostering self-directed learning for students at District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

scholarly journals Perceived Assessment Instructional Skill Needed by Primary School Teachers for Improving Teaching in Enugu State

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Elizabeth N. Ebizie ◽  
Obiageli C. Njoku ◽  
Charles A. Oraelosi ◽  
Juliana N. Ejiofor ◽  
Okpala Edith Amaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Instructional Skills ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Enugu State

This study was carried out to investigate the perceived assessment instructional skill needed by primary school teachers for improving teaching in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. The population of the study consisted of 10, 415 public primary school teachers in Enugu State.  Sample size of the study was 1,196 teachers, comprising of 579 males and 617 female teachers. Multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of the sample size. Iinstrument used for data collection was ‘Perceived Assessment Instructional Skill Needed by Teachers Questionnaire (PAISNTQ). To determine the internal consistency of the instrument, Cronbach Alpha was usedand the result yielded 0.87. The data collected from questionnaire were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and T-test statistics. The results of the analysis revealed that assessment instructional skills teachers are: assessing the area of pupils’ needs through observation; finding out areas of weakness and strength in pupils by asking them questions; assigning homework, quiz and examination to pupils. Also, the results of the analysis revealed that there is no statistically significant difference in the mean rating of male and female teachers on the perceived assessment instructional skill needed by primary school teachers for improved teaching; and that there is no statistically significant difference in the mean rating of teachers in urban and rural public primary schools on the perceived assessment instructional skills needed by primary school teachers for improved teaching.  Based on the findings of the study, the researchers recommended, among others, that the assessment instructional skills discussed in this study should be integrated into the teacher education curriculum; and that primary school teachers should be constantly appraised in the area of assessment instructional skills.

Role of Teachers in Building the Concept of Sustainable Development: Success or Failure

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayaz Muhammad Khan ◽  
Amber Jamshaid ◽  
Tayyibah Roohi ◽  
Amna Ramzan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Role Of Teachers ◽  
Major Factors

Sustainable Development (SD) is a rich, challenging and thought-provoking construct in social sciences. The main purpose of this paper was to identify and explore the role played by primary school teachers in building up the idea of sustainable development (SD) among students. This paper was intended to identify that how a teacher can successfully execute the concept of SD by influencing students’ minds at the primary level. Quantitative survey technique were utilized for data collection. All the primary school teachers of Lahore division comprised the population of the study. Through multistage sampling technique, 352 primary school teachers were selected as participants of the study. A self-developed SD questionnaire incorporating four major factors (teachers’ awareness, pedagogy, curricular and co-curricular activities) with Cronbach’s alpha value = .93 was used to measure the role of teachers in building the sustainability concept among students at primary level. The results indicated a significant mean score difference among SD scores of teachers, sector wise (private and public). Furthermore, the results also reconnoitered the significant difference (p=.04) between the mean scores of female and male teachers in building up the SD concept in students’ minds.

scholarly journals Social Sustainability of Post-Disaster: How Teachers Enable Primary School Students to Be Resilient in Times of Ranau Earthquake

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7308
Author(s):  
Soon Singh Bikar ◽  
Balan Rathakrishnan ◽  
Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin ◽  
Norruzeyati Che Mohd Nasir ◽  
Mohd Azrin Mohd Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Severe Damage ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Post Disaster

The Ranau Earthquake that struck on 5 June 2015, February 2018, and April 2021, were a new disaster in Sabah and caused many Sabahan to panic. The unpredicted disaster also caused a serious impact on all aspects of life in Sabah. The earthquake has caused severe damage to eight primary schools in the vicinity of the epicenter, although no casualties were reported. However, the disaster has deep passing psychological effects among students. In this study, we examine how the primary school teachers enabled the student to be resilient during and after the disaster. Based on the interviews with 16 primary school students, it was revealed that most of the teachers used WhatsApp to support resilience during and after the earthquake. Interviews with 16 primary school teachers revealed there were two main reasons for them to communicate with students, namely, delivering emotional aid and monitoring their stress. Based on student interviews, five content categories of emotional support were identified: caring, reassuring, emotion sharing, belonging, and distracting. The main contribution of this study is that social media can be used as a spontaneous and proactive tool for supporting the student’s resilience during and after the earthquake trauma.

scholarly journals Pedagogical model of the formation of readiness for creative self-development of future primary school teachers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
А.А. Хафизова
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Model ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Dynamic Transformation ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Creative Self

Актуальность статьи обусловлена тем, что образовательное пространство современности подвластна динамичной трансформации, которая предписывает постоянную эволюцию образовательной системы. Разрабатываются и апробируются новые технологии, применяются новейшие средства и формы обучения, в процесс обучения внедряется цифровая образовательная среда. В таких условиях представляется важным обратить особое внимание на подготовку педагогических кадров. В статье представлена авторская педагогическая модель формирования готовности к творческому саморазвитию будущих учителей начальных классов. Для прогрессии компонентов творческого саморазвития будущих учителей начальной школы использовались практические задания с творческим уклоном и творческие упражнения. Проанализированы и интерпретированы результаты исследования по эффективности педагогической модели формирования готовности к творческому саморазвитию будущих учителей начальных классов. Творческая направленность педагогической профессии требует подготовки будущих учителей начальных классов, способных к творческому саморазвитию. The relevance of the article is caused by the fact that the educational space of our time is subject to dynamic transformation, which prescribes the constant evolution of the educational system. New technologies are being developed and tested, the newest means and forms of education are used, a digital educational environment is being introduced into the learning process. In such conditions, it seems important to pay special attention to the training of teaching staff. The article presents the author's pedagogical model of the formation of readiness for creative self-development of future primary school teachers. For the progression of the components of creative self-development of future primary school teachers, practical tasks with a creative bias and creative exercises were used. Analyzed and interpreted the results of research on the effectiveness of the pedagogical model of formation of readiness for creative self-development of future primary school teachers. The creative orientation of the teaching profession requires the preparation of future primary school teachers capable of creative self-development.

scholarly journals Teacher Hiring Instruments and Teacher Value Added: Evidence from Peru

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleonora Bertoni ◽  
Gregory Elacqua ◽  
Carolina Méndez ◽  
Humberto Santos
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Observation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Teacher Characteristics ◽  
Teacher Hiring ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Hiring Process ◽  
Evaluation Instruments ◽  
Public Primary School

In this article, we explore whether the evaluation instruments used to recruit teachers in the national teacher hiring process in Peru are good predictors of teacher effectiveness. To this end, we estimate teacher value-added (TVA) measures for public primary school teachers in 2018 and test for their correlation with the results of the 2015 and 2017 national evaluations. Our findings indicate that among the three sub-tests that comprise the first, centralized stage of the process, the curricular and pedagogical knowledge component has the strongest (and significant) correlation with the TVA measure, while the weakest correlation is found with the reading comprehension component. At the second, decentralized stage, we find no significant correlation with our measures of TVA for math, as well as non-robust correlations for the professional experience and classroom observation evaluation instruments. A positive and significant correlation is found between the classroom observation component and TVA for reading. Moreover, we find correlations between our measure of TVA and several teacher characteristics: TVA is higher for female teachers and for those at higher salary levels while it is lower for teachers with temporary contracts (compared to those with permanent positions).

scholarly journals The opinions of primary school teachers’ candidates towards material preparation and usage

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Zeynep Genc
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Course Material

Instruction materials help students to acquire more memorable information. Instruction materials have an important effect on providing more permanent and simple way of learning in every step of education. Instruction materials are the most frequently used by primary school teachers. Primary school teachers should support their lectures with instruction materials in order to provide permanent learning. The Teaching Technologies and Material Designing (TTMD) course which is one of the compulsory courses that students must take aims to acquire students the information and skills related with the preparation and use of materials. Evaluation of TTMD course is important in terms of the effectiveness of the course which provides the opportunity of motivating the students to learn by attracting their attention, keeping their attentions alive, making abstract concepts more concrete, facilitating the acquisition of knowledge in an organized way in the process of learning and teaching. In this context, it was aimed to determine the opinions of students in the department of primary school teaching about preparation and use of materials through teaching practice which is done within TTMD course in this study. This study is a descriptive study based on qualitative data. The sample of this research included 37 students from the department of primary school teaching who took TTMD course in the second semester in 2014-2015 academic year at Ataturk Education Faculty of Near East University or students who took this course in previous academic years. The data of this research were collected with structured interview form. According to the results, it was revealed that primary school teachers’ candidates attach importance to prepare and use materials based on their answers about the use and preparation of materials in instruction. When the opinions of primary school teachers candidates about the criteria that they give value in preparing and using materials, it was figured out that they emphasize the criteria such as suitability for student level, suitability for aim, simplicity and easy comprehensibility. Furthermore, the results indicated that primary school teachers’ candidates mostly experience difficulty in finding suitable materials and tools for the aim. It was also revealed that the majority of primary school teachers’ candidates stated that they will use materials and a few of them indicated that they will not use materials since they find materials as insufficient based on their answers about the question asking if they will use the materials which they prepared in TTMD course when they begin teaching profession. Keywords: primary school, primary teaching candidates, teaching technologies and material designing (TTMD) course, material design, instruction materials

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