[MTC Global] Job Satisfaction of Teachers - a study

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Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. E. O. Wilson

Teachers are arguably the most important group of professionals for our nation's future. Therefore, it is disturbing to find that many of today's teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs.Many factors have been examined in an attempt to find which ones promote teacher motivation. Pay incentives have been found to be unsuccessful in increasing motivation. In their study of 167 teachers, Sylvia & Hutchinson (1985) concluded: "Teacher motivation is based in the freedom to try new ideas, achievement of appropriate responsibility levels, and intrinsic work elements....Studies show that improvement in teacher motivation has benefits for students as well as teachers; however, there is no consensus about the precise benefits. One factor that had a significant impact on job satisfaction was job responsibility. Teachers who had higher levels of responsibility, usually in the form of compensatory-time work, administrative positions (i.e., dean, department head), or advisor ship of a club,have significantly higher levels of satisfaction. Although satisfaction seemed to be more associated with personal factors, the influence of environmental factors cannot be ruled out. If the atmosphere provides greater support for mathematics and science teachers, if financial rewards favor older teachers, and if paperwork is more burdensome for women, these are important environmental concerns. It may be necessary to look beyond the school's walls,particularly to questions of esteem and support networks, to identify other higher-order needs. For example, researchers of teacher motivation and satisfaction should try to gauge the effects of media reporting, outside perceptions, and family and leisure involvement on teacher morale.

If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiven. When lost, they will find another way. The moral imperative of humanism is the endeavor alone, whether successful or not, provided the effort is honorable and failure memorable.

E. O. Wilson

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