Examining the Relationship Between Personal Characteristics and Effective Practices of Middle Level Teachers
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Authors
Crabtree-Groff, Kristen R.
Issue Date
2003-07
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Middle school education--Iowa. , Middle school teachers--Iowa--Evaluation. , Curriculum planning--Education (Middle school)--Iowa. , Middle schools--Iowa.
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Abstract
A preliminary study was undertaken in January 2003 to investigate the personal
characteristics of effective middle level teachers along with the relationship of those
characteristics and the implementation of middle level core practices. A random sample
of 298 Iowa middle level teachers in grades five through nine yielded survey data from
five scales: ability to implement middle level core practices, importance of implementing
middle level core practices, satisfaction with the implementation of core practices,
agency , and personal characteristics. Statistical and predictive significance was found in
the independent-dependent variable relationship between persona characteristics and the
ability to implement middle level core practices. Recommendations for educators based on survey findings have been included.
Description
181 leaves.
Advisor: Eunice Meredith
Citation
Publisher
Drake University