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Saal, Petronella Elize; Graham, Marien Alet; van Ryneveld, Linda – Computers in the Schools, 2020
This qualitative case study adopted the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) created by Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, and Davis (2003) to investigate the elements that facilitate and hinder the integration of educational technology in mathematics education in economically disadvantaged areas of South Africa. Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Economically Disadvantaged, Poverty Areas
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Gnedko-Berry, Natalya; Park, So Jung; Liu, Feng; Borman, Trisha H.; Manzeke, David – Teachers College Record, 2020
Background: Prior research shows that teachers' working conditions are important for teacher and student outcomes, such as teacher retention and student achievement. Because National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) can be effective in the classroom and as instructional leaders, they are well positioned to create favorable working conditions for…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, National Standards, Academic Achievement, Teacher Persistence
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Sabin, Jenny T. – Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership, 2015
This research study explored the current state of teacher morale in fourth and fifth grade classrooms in three low socio-economic schools in North Carolina. Additional research questions address correlational relationships among the variables of teacher morale, student engagement, and student achievement growth as measured by the NC Teacher…
Descriptors: Teacher Morale, Learner Engagement, Reading Achievement, Achievement Gains
Dana, Laura Beckham – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships among job satisfaction, professional efficacy, student and school performance, and teacher absenteeism in Mississippi. This study also addressed methods that can be used by policymakers to better ensure low rates of absenteeism. The study measured the relationship between teachers'…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Teacher Attendance, Self Efficacy, Academic Achievement
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Chudgar, Amita – Comparative Education Review, 2015
This article investigates the association between studying with a contract teacher and a student's academic outcomes, using data from five Francophone African countries for two grade levels and two subjects. Based on this analysis, the evidence for or against this form of teacher hiring is inconclusive. The results indicate that these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Correlation, Teacher Characteristics, Context Effect
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Carrier, Sarah J.; Tugurian, Linda P.; Thomson, Margareta M. – Research in Science Education, 2013
In this article, we present the results from a mixed-methods research study aimed to document indoor and outdoor fifth grade science experiences in one school in the USA in the context of accountability and standardized testing. We used quantitative measures to explore students' science knowledge, environmental attitudes, and outdoor comfort…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mixed Methods Research, Outdoor Education, Grade 5
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Nyoni, Tsitsi; Nyoni, Mika – International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 2012
The research looks at the phenomenon of composite classes as experienced by the Murezi community. To gather the required data and to have an in-depth understanding of the Murezi school experience, the case study was employed and the questionnaire, interview and on-site observations were employed as data gathering instruments. The three were used…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mixed Age Grouping, Case Studies, Questionnaires
Cabrera, Cesar M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The present study investigated the relationship between teachers' ratings of the organizational health of the school and the level of workplace bullying experienced. The relationship between organizational health, bullying, and the staff level factors of gender and age were analyzed. The study examined the survey ratings of 52 teachers from a…
Descriptors: Bullying, Teaching Conditions, School Culture, Teacher Surveys