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ERIC Number: EJ1457311
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2473-2826
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Examining Teachers' Perceptions of Workplace Happiness: A Qualitative Study
Pinar Çakir; Yasar Yavuz
Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, v8 n2 2024
The aim of this study is to reveal the opinions and suggestions of elementary teachers regarding workplace happiness. The research employed descriptive research model, a qualitative research method. In the 2021-2022 academic year, three primary schools were selected in Izmir according to maximum diversity sampling, and 20 elementary teachers working in these schools participated in the research. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. According to the results of the research, in order to ensure workplace happiness, school administrators should place more emphasis on interpersonal relationships, adopt a fair management approach, appreciate teacher achievements based on merit, care about the emotions and thoughts of employees, assign tasks related to educational activities, organize social activities within the school, improve working conditions, provide opportunities to develop skills and competencies, and periodically change assignments. Additionally, it is important to emphasize cooperation between employees and parents, and to have class sizes that allow teachers to individually engage with their students, as well as improve the transportation conditions of the schools.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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