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Exploring the Perceptions of School Leaders and Teachers Towards the Role and Value of School Librarians
Get PDFThis study explored the perceptions of school leaders and teachers toward the role and value of school librarians in a North Central Texas Education Service Center area. The study investigated how superintendents, principals, and teachers view the contributions of certified school librarians to student achievement and school culture, particularly in light of budget cuts and the elimination of librarian positions. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research gathered information from superintendents, principals, and teachers, using quantitative and qualitative data and then quantitizing that data. The results reveal a significant variance in perceptions among superintendents, principals, and teachers, as well as a strong relationship between participants\u27 direct experiences with librarians and their attitudes toward the librarians\u27 roles. While some stakeholders acknowledge the importance of certified school librarians in promoting literacy, digital learning, and critical thinking, others see the position as supplementary. The study concluded that increasing awareness of the qualifications and contributions of school librarians may be vital to reversing the trend of diminishing librarian roles in schools, thus enhancing student success and fostering a stronger school community
Leading Employees Remotely in a Post-COVID-19 Era: A Phenomenology Study of Remotely Working Employees
Get PDFThe problem addressed in this study was that remote working employees felt disconnected from their organizations, leading to post-COVID-19 studies on phenomena such as quiet quitting and the great resignation. The purpose of this study was to investigate remotely working employees’ perspectives on connectedness to gain an understanding of commitment within their organization that ultimately leads to the decision to remain or leave. A qualitative phenomenology study was used with data collected from 12 remotely working participants across multiple industries and states. Data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using a thematic approach with member-checking and triangulation to ensure credibility. Two key findings emerged from the data. First, remote working employees’ responses identified that they valued connection with team members and individuals who provided mentoring, coaching, and support. This connection highlights the importance of organizations in developing e-mentorship programs that assist remote workers in obtaining work goals, wider connection networks, growth potential within the organization, and ultimately higher retention. Secondly, this study underscored the importance of developing leaders with remotely working employees who incorporate the ability to work in virtual teams, by building e-leadership skills leaders based on needs such as cultural development, overcoming change aversion, and basic leadership skills. The researcher concluded that mentorship and leadership training focused on virtual environments is essential in developing and leading remote workers to achieve higher commitment to the organization. Recommendations included the implementation of an e-leadership and e-mentorship program
