The research project examined the relationship between mentor satisfaction and mentor self-efficacy, mentor support and training, and mentor strength of relationship. The study consisted of 26 mentors who completed their three-month mentoring anniversary with a local mentoring agency community-based program. The research employed both quantitative…

This investigation examined the relationships between teacher self-efficacy, teacher job satisfaction, and intent to leave. The 156 participants in the study were K-12 public-school teachers in the state of Ohio. A mixed-methods study consisting of questions relating to teacher self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and intent to leave was distributed…

This study sought to understand the essence of calling development in emerging adults enrolled at university through an interpretative phenomenological analysis of nine semistructured interviews at a small mid-western public university. The conclusions of the study suggest the essence of calling development for this population is the process of…

Evaluating the perceptions of active learning strategies is often seen from the perspective of the learners at the primary and secondary education levels. Additional data on beliefs of active learning in higher education such as of faculty members is needed. Active learning strategies are on the front line in education as a method to enhance…

This phenomenological study aimed to better understand how new student affairs professionals perceived their sense of self-efficacy and how it impacted their career satisfaction, especially during the COVID-19 global pandemic. This study examined the lived experiences of new student affairs professionals. Data were collected through a series of…

Though social comparison behaviors have been widely studied in both occupational and academic contexts, no empirical study has investigated how social comparison presents in counselor education programs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between social comparison orientation, counseling self-efficacy, sources of…

Mathematics is traditionally taught using direct instruction, which has been found to engender negative affective responses towards the subject, including anxiety and low self-efficacy (Borko et al., 1992; Mischo & Maas, 2013). Direct instruction places authority on the instructor and involves teaching students about mathematics instead of…

Teachers are opting to exit the profession at an unprecedented rate. This trend has led to hiring shortages and the state department lowering licensure standards in the State of Arkansas. The increase in job demands placed on teachers has led to elevated stress levels among educators, ultimately driving them to abandon the field altogether. The…

To address chronically low rates of academic achievement among students with disabilities, as well as the high rates of burnout and attrition among special educators, new models for educator professional learning are critically needed. The EXPERT professional learning (EXPERT-PL) model aims to develop early career special educator expertise in DBI…

A study was conducted to determine if previously incarcerated employee age, postsecondary education (PSE) attainment, prior incarceration status, and assessed self-efficacy predict job satisfaction. It also considered if organizational commitment had a moderating effect on the predictors ability to forecast the criterion. Two underlying theories…

The researcher attempted to explore the relationships between student-athletes and their coaches at a Division-III Community College to determine what factors can impact the coach-athlete relationship. This study holds significance for individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship and its impact on…

The purpose of this case study was to determine if there is an increase in third through eighth grade teacher job satisfaction and self-efficacy following participation in the informal science education STEM Science Teacher Residency (STaR) program held at a science center. Through this study, cohorts of third-eighth grade educators in Arizona's…

Each year, many teachers leave the field of education. These teachers cite various reasons for leaving the profession including salary, frustration, stress, and little opportunity for professional growth. Additionally, teachers cite a lack of strong leadership and a lack of job satisfaction as the main reasons for leaving the profession. This…

Each year, many teachers leave the field of education. These teachers cite various reasons for leaving the profession including salary, frustration, stress, and little opportunity for professional growth. Additionally, teachers cite a lack of strong leadership and a lack of job satisfaction as the main reasons for leaving the profession. This…

Each year, many teachers leave the field of education. These teachers cite various reasons for leaving the profession including salary, frustration, stress, and little opportunity for professional growth. Additionally, teachers cite a lack of strong leadership and a lack of job satisfaction as the main reasons for leaving the profession. This…