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A study on teachers' job satisfaction in a Singapore secondary school
Author
Lai, Serene Soon Hoon
Supervisor
Stott, Kenneth
Abstract
Job satisfaction, a construct that is both abstract and subjective, is hard to define. Nevertheless, it wields considerable influence in teachers' sense of fulfillment in their work and overall well-being . Studying an issue like this can be problematic.
In this small scale investigation, Q-methodology was employed in an attempt to unfold some of the teachers' perspectives by looking into the ways sixty-six teachers view job satisfaction in the context of a government-aided mission school in Singapore. The study revealed that there were three clearly distinct points of view. Central to the three viewpoints were issues pertaining to professionalism, autonomy and recognition.
As these points of view clearly exist in the minds of teachers, these findings will have useful implications for senior managers in the educational enterprise. Surely, a good understanding of these points of view will help senior managers in their daily practices. A wise manager will treat teachers differently, as unique individuals.
In this small scale investigation, Q-methodology was employed in an attempt to unfold some of the teachers' perspectives by looking into the ways sixty-six teachers view job satisfaction in the context of a government-aided mission school in Singapore. The study revealed that there were three clearly distinct points of view. Central to the three viewpoints were issues pertaining to professionalism, autonomy and recognition.
As these points of view clearly exist in the minds of teachers, these findings will have useful implications for senior managers in the educational enterprise. Surely, a good understanding of these points of view will help senior managers in their daily practices. A wise manager will treat teachers differently, as unique individuals.
Date Issued
1998
Call Number
LB2840 Lai
Date Submitted
1998