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Tardy, Christine M.; Buck, Rachel Hall; Pawlowski, Madelyn; Slinkard, Jennifer R. – Composition Forum, 2018
Genre has emerged as a central concept in writing studies, with numerous scholars advocating for its prominent role in writing instruction. Despite this interest in genre, however, research has not explored teachers' understanding of the concept, which is critical to how they address genre in their classrooms. This study traces the evolving…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Writing Teachers, Reflection, Focus Groups
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Stupnisky, Robert H.; Pekrun, Reinhard; Lichtenfeld, Stephanie – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
The current study developed when new faculty members spontaneously reported discrete emotions during focus groups exploring the factors affecting their success. Qualitative analysis using the framework of Pekrun's control-value theory of emotions revealed 18 different emotions with varying frequencies. A follow-up survey of 79 new faculty members…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Teacher Surveys, Beginning Teachers, Emotional Response
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Vekeman, Eva; Devos, Geert; Valcke, Martin – Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 2016
Since research shows that the quality of a school's teaching force is related to its personnel practices, there is a growing interest in human resource management (HRM) in education. Existing research has generated insights into the differences, constraints and effects of single and isolated HR practices. Yet, little research is available…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Resources, Beginning Teachers, Principals