Teacher perceptions of the effect of administrative practices on teacher morale in Newfoundland and Labrador schools

• Main Author: Delaney, Jerome G.
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 1991
• Subjects: Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://research.library.mun.ca/5145/; https://research.library.mun.ca/5145/1/Delaney_JeromeGregory.pdf; https://research.library.mun.ca/5145/3/Delaney_JeromeGregory.pdf

This study investigated teachers' perceptions of the effect of administrative practices on teacher morale in Newfoundland and Labrador schools. A questionnaire consisting of 6 sections was developed and mailed out to a random sample of 500 teachers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. -- Information obtained from this questionnaire allowed the researcher to answer the following research questions: -- 1. Of the various factors identified in the literature as affecting teacher morale, how do teachers rank these factors in order of importance? -- 2. To what extent do teacher perceptions of the personality and the human relations practices of the school administrator affect teacher morale? -- 3. To what extent do teacher perceptions of the policies of the school administrator such as those dealing with communication, student discipline, decision-making, teacher evaluation, teacher supervision and conducting faculty meetings affect teacher morale? -- 4. To what extent do teacher perceptions of the professional competency of the school administrator affect teacher morale? -- 5. To what extent are administrative practices identified in the literature as affecting teacher morale occurring in Newfoundland and Labrador schools? -- 6. How do teachers rate their own individual levels of morale? -- 7. How have teachers' perceptions of whether or not these administrative practices are occurring in their schools affected their morale? -- 8. Do the demographic factors of sex, years of teaching experience and the grade level a teacher is working at (primary, elementary, junior high, senior high) significantly influence teacher morale? -- 9. Are there any administrative practices not cited in the study instrument which are perceived by teachers as having an affect on teacher morale in Newfoundland and Labrador schools? -- Statistical procedures utilized in the study included an internal-consistency method known as the Alpha Reliability Coefficient to determine instrument reliability. One-way analysis of variance along with the ...