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A qualitative study of key factors that impact the job satisfaction of teachers in three urban public elementary schools, 2010
No full textDetermining teacher job satisfaction has become a critical focus for public school administrators due to the codification of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Recruitment and retention of quality teachers is both beneficial for continual student achievement and cost effective for school districts. The job satisfaction of those teachers often determines the retention rates. The purpose of this study is to determine key factors that impact job satisfaction of teachers in three urban public elementary schools who have remained in their positions five or more years. This qualitative study was conducted by administering an initial survey to determine qualifications for participation, individual interviews and a focus group. The target population of teachers was from three urban public elementary schools. All data collected were synthesized to identify patterns and/or reoccurring themes in the participants responses during the interviews and focus group. All transcripts were cross-referenced with field notes taken during interviews and the focus group. Results were placed in a matrix in order to organize the data based on various coding categories. Based on the data analysis of the emergent themes. the researcher identified three dominate themes: positive student-teacher interactions, participative leadership, and teacher training. The first dominate emergent theme of positive student-teacher interaction was a direct correlation to three out of eight variables chosen for this research design. Those three variables are (a) school size, (b) student achievement, and (c) student discipline. The second dominant emergent theme of participative leadership has a direct correlation to three other variables of the eight chosen for this research design. Those three variables are (a) class assignment, (b) collegial support, and (c) principal behavior. The third dominate emergent theme of teacher training has a direct correlation to the remaining two variables of the eight chosen for this research design. Those two variables are certification method and preparatory programs
Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide: attitudes and beliefs among college age students, 2000
Get PDFThis study examined the attitudes and beliefs of college age students about euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. It compared the attitudes of college students at Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University and how those differed from other groups. It assumed that race, age, and gender would have an impact on the attitudes and beliefs of college students concerning euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, and a terminal illness. The approach used to gather this information was to distribute a questionnaire to Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University students in the Atlanta area. The findings revealed that the majority of students were in favor of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide and thought these practices should be legalized. The conclusions drawn from this study suggest that race, age, and gender do have an influence on attitudes and physician assisted suicide. These students support the legalization of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. A significant majority of them thought they should have the right to do so if they themselves had a terminal illness
Spelman Messenger February 1940 vol. 56 no. 2
Get PDFThe Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) in supporting the processing and digitization of a number of historic collections as part of the projectOur Story: Digitizing Publications and Photographs of the Historically Black Atlanta University Center Institutions
Resource development in the libraries of independent Black schools, 1986
No full textThis study examines the collection development policies and procedures of the independent Black schools that belong to the Council of Independent Black Institutions. The primary focus is on, 1) the types of sources used to select and acquire library materials pertaining to the Black experience, and 2) the extent to which the collections of the schools focus on materials documenting Black life and culture. Major findings include, that in the Black independent schools surveyed, 1) Black book stores are the major source of library materials concerning Black life and culture, and 2) in terms of abundance, materials concerning Black people are the most important part of the library collections. This report suggests the need for further research to explore dimensions of resource development in Black schools beyond the scope of the present investigation
Spelman Messenger December 1917 vol. 34 no. 3
No full textThe Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) in supporting the processing and digitization of a number of historic collections as part of the projectOur Story: Digitizing Publications and Photographs of the Historically Black Atlanta University Center Institutions
