Conflict is inevitable and inseparable from human interactions. Thus, conflict is not the problem but part of the solution. As teachers and administrators work together, the foundation of a sound climate is possible. This study ascertained the conflict resolution and grievance management system in the Schools Division of Las Piñas (SDLP).…

Developing spoken English abilities is of utmost importance for students of Damphu Central School (DCS). By researching the current curriculum, its effectiveness in improving spoken English, and the primary factors of the students' proficiency, the goals of this study were to provide significant recommendations for developing the English language…

This qualitative, phenomenological research study was designed to study the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on teacher interactions with students with special needs during the mandatory school closures that took place during March of 2020. This study consisted of seven interviews with special education teachers, from three different…

There has been a noted trend of Kenyan Public Secondary school teachers opting out of teaching profession. This may affect quality of teaching, examination performance, as well as planning by the Ministry of Education and Teachers Service Commission to achieve their objectives. Therefore this study assessed factors leading to early retirement of…

A series of observations in math classrooms revealed a pervasive problem of "re-teaching". It matters little the subject; before the teacher can begin teaching new material, basic skills often have to be re-taught before the lesson can move forward. Perhaps some methods are more effective than others in the classroom. Consequently, this study…

The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of provision of fringe benefits and the nature of working conditions under motivational practices on teachers' performance in secondary schools. The study was qualitative and quantitative; and descriptive-correlation research design was used in the study. The researcher used purposive and simple…

This study investigated variables influencing English as a Second Language (ESL) students' acceptance or rejection of their nonnative English-speaking teachers (NNESTs), noting how time and exposure to their NNESTs modified these feelings. Four NNESTs (from Japan, Argentina, Ecuador, and Switzerland) and 84 ESL students participated. Students were…

The problem is that with each passing year it becomes increasingly harder to maintain student motivation to read and improve reading comprehension. The purpose of this project was to increase reading motivation in elementary and middle school students through the use of multiple intelligences. This project was conducted by four teacher researchers…

A study tested the hypothesis that the majority of family day care providers do not continue in their job for more than 5 years. It was expected that those who continued as providers or went on to do other things in family day care would: (1) belong to professional organizations; (2) have had training in family day care; or (3) be in family day…

This study examined the relationship between teacher burnout and characteristics of orientation, training, performance evaluation, and staff meeting subsystems of three Orange County, California school districts. Data for the school district subsystem characteristics were obtained in questionnaires and interviews with the personnel directors from…

This study was undertaken in an effort to understand the role English as a second language (ESL) instructors and program coordinators play in assisting their adult students apart from providing specific language instruction. This role has been defined as that of an educational broker--one who may provide information, counseling, assessment,…

Current literature dealing with teacher stress and job burnout is presented in the form of an annotated bibliography. Symptoms of teacher stress and specific characteristics of teachers who deal ineffectively with stress are explored. The causes of teacher stress and its effects on administrators and students are cited. Resources to help teachers…

This collection of five papers, each originally published in 1982 provides an overview of Amish and Conservative Mennonite history, culture, customs, child rearing views, and educational practices. "Amish/Mennonite History: A Brief Look" traces the history of these two churches from the Reformation to their split from the main Anabaptist…

A survey of 80 high school teachers in five cities (Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois) investigated teacher attitudes concerning the preparation of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students for entry into the mainstream curriculum. The survey contained 11 questions on teacher…

This thesis surveyed 160 teachers, 61 counselors, and 82 principals from Kansas public schools to determine their knowledge of attention deficit disorder in school-aged children. The independent variables investigated were position, extent of inservice education, gender, size of the participant's school, years of experience in education, and…