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A Phenomenological Study Of The Self-Efficacy Of Veteran Traditionally Certified And Alternatively Certified Career And Technical Education Teachers, Khristy A. Franklin
A Phenomenological Study Of The Self-Efficacy Of Veteran Traditionally Certified And Alternatively Certified Career And Technical Education Teachers, Khristy A. Franklin
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Self-efficacy is important to be a successful teacher. As a result of successful teacher demands, veteran traditionally certified and alternatively certified career and technical education (CTE) teachers must be aware of their perception of their self-efficacy. Bandura’s (1977) foundational theory on self-efficacy was utilized as a conceptual framework to demonstrate the perception of veteran traditionally and alternatively certified CTE teachers. This phenomenological study enlisted 17 participants to investigate their perception of their self-efficacy of veteran traditionally certified and alternatively certified CTE teachers. This phenomenological study utilized interviews as qualitative instrumentation methods to answer the two research questions. Narratives and tables …
A Case Study Of How Principals Create Collaborative Environments, Amy Blakey
A Case Study Of How Principals Create Collaborative Environments, Amy Blakey
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This study examines the perceptions of principals and their respective teachers regarding the principals’ abilities to create a collaborative environment at the elementary level. Isolation of teachers has been a historical practice in most American schools and contributed to a lack of growth among practitioners. Increasing collaboration and ending isolation is one way to improve our country’s educational system for students and teachers. The methodology applied in this study employed a qualitative multiple case study design which provided an in-depth perspective of three elementary school principals and staff respective staff. The major findings of the data collected from interviews, focus …
Elementary Title I Teachers Perception Of Stress, Burnout And The Impact On Retention, Kelly Thompson
Elementary Title I Teachers Perception Of Stress, Burnout And The Impact On Retention, Kelly Thompson
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of stress due to their job, and if this had an influence on retention. The study concentrated on teacher’s perceptions on stress, teacher retention along with their views on coping strategies to handle or prevent stress. The conceptual framework for this study was the transactional model of stress theory by Lazarus and Folkman, which provided a better understanding of demands in education and the resources provided to teachers. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of stress due to their job and if …