scholarly journals Teacher Retention in a London primary school

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mahfoodh
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Retention ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Uk

Teacher retention in the UK has reached crisis level according to many resources. The paper attempts to provide an overview of the extent of the problem and its impacts, the factors that make a teacher wanting to leave especially in state-funded London primary schools and how some schools manage to keep a high teacher retention. Then it explores the same issues again but from the point of view of the headteacher and teachers of the author’s school. The results show that the efforts of the management, which are based on an understanding of the factors that could drive teachers away, play an important role in retaining the teachers. They also reveal that there are other independent (i.e. not directly resulting from the management’s efforts) factors, that influence high retention within the school such as royalty and ethics.<br>

scholarly journals Teacher Retention in a London primary school

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mahfoodh
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Retention ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Uk

Teacher retention in the UK has reached crisis level according to many resources. The paper attempts to provide an overview of the extent of the problem and its impacts, the factors that make a teacher wanting to leave especially in state-funded London primary schools and how some schools manage to keep a high teacher retention. Then it explores the same issues again but from the point of view of the headteacher and teachers of the author’s school. The results show that the efforts of the management, which are based on an understanding of the factors that could drive teachers away, play an important role in retaining the teachers. They also reveal that there are other independent (i.e. not directly resulting from the management’s efforts) factors, that influence high retention within the school such as royalty and ethics.<br>

scholarly journals Teacher Retention in a London primary school

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mahfoodh
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Retention ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Uk

Teacher retention in the UK has reached crisis level according to many resources. The paper attempts to provide an overview of the extent of the problem and its impacts, the factors that make a teacher wanting to leave especially in state-funded London primary schools and how some schools manage to keep a high teacher retention. Then it explores the same issues again but from the point of view of the headteacher and teachers of the author’s school. The results show that the efforts of the management, which are based on an understanding of the factors that could drive teachers away, play an important role in retaining the teachers. They also reveal that there are other independent (i.e. not directly resulting from the management’s efforts) factors, that influence high retention within the school such as royalty and ethics.<br>

scholarly journals Dangerous Education: The Occupational Hazards of Teaching Transgender

Sociology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellis Morgan ◽  
Yvette Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Uk Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Education Initiative ◽  
Controversial Nature ◽  
Public Criticism

This article sets out the ways in which primary schools have come to bear significant risks in making decisions over whether, how and when to reflect transgender issues. We examine press reporting that arose in relation to a recent incident in the UK in which a primary school in East Sussex was widely criticised for instigating a ‘transgender education’ initiative. We argue that despite tacit indications that UK Government supports ‘transgender education’ as a learning area for children as young as five years old, there is an ongoing risk to primary schools who implement such initiatives. The nature of this risk is located within the usage of equalities terminology in governmental discussions and official guidance that effectively acts to gloss over the enduringly controversial nature of transgender issues. The vague and non-specific nature of equalities terminology allows for both heteronormative and transgressive interpretation, thereby locating the risk of public criticism with primary schools, and head teachers in particular.

scholarly journals To adopt or reject? Testing the robustness of a principle-based scenario for guiding effective student questioning

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Stokhof ◽  
Bregje De Vries ◽  
Theo Bastiaens ◽  
Rob Martens
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Student Questioning

Guiding student questioning to become effective for attaining curriculum objectives is a challenge for many teachers. In two previous studies a principle-based scenario was developed in two primary schools to enhance teacher guidance of effective student questioning. This study aims to determine to what extent the scenario for teacher guidance is robust and transferrable to other teachers in different primary school settings. To test its robustness, 15 trainers introduced the scenario in 23 primary schools to 103 teachers. After teachers completed a six-week trial, they indicated in a questionnaire if they were inclined to adopt, adapt, or reject the scenario for future use. Results show that approximately 80% of all teachers would like to adopt the scenario. About 55% of the teachers see opportunities to adapt the scenario to their needs. However, about 20% of the teachers feel not yet able to judge if and how to adapt, having completed only one trial. The conclusion is that most teachers, despite differences in age, gender, grade, experience and school contexts, are willing and able to guide effective student questioning with the help of the scenario. From a theoretical point of view, this study provides further insight in how successful implementation can supported by a principle-based design.

scholarly journals The Hygienic Assessment of School Educational Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 546-550
Author(s):  
Elena Tkachuk ◽  
Inna Mylnikova ◽  
Natalia Efimova
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Neuropsychological Development

Background: The study presents a methodology for the hygienic assessment of school educational programs from the point of view of safety for the health of students and of effectiveness in improving the quality of education. The aim of the study was a hygienic assessment of educational programs in primary schools. Methods and Results: The study involved primary school students (n=245) aged between 8 and 9.5 years: 120 children studying under the “Planet of knowledge” program (Group 1) and 125 children studying under the “Primary school of the XXI century” program (Group 2). The hygienic factors are studied using the methodology of assessing the intensity of educational work and the conditions of the organization of the educational process. The obtained data are compared with the main criteria of the state of children’s neuropsychological development. We found that the program “Primary school of the XXI century” is characterized by the intensity of educational work (2.7±0.13 points) and approaches to the third degree, according to the criterion of intellectual loads. In contrast, the program “Planet of knowledge” is characterized by a lower intensity of educational work – 2.1±0.08 points (P=0.000) . The indicators of sensory and emotional intensity of educational work under the program “Primary school of the XXI century” were also statistically higher. Conclusions: - The high intensity of educational work does not ensure high rates and levels of intellectual development and mental performance of children. - The hygienic assessment of children’s educational activities should include a comprehensive hygienic examination of the educational program and the means used in the process of its implementation. - An educational program may be allowed to be used in educational organizations only after a hygienic examination of its application in the educational process.

scholarly journals The training needs of primary school leaders in Al-Kharj governorate in light of the transformational leadership requirements: الاحتياجات التدريبية لدى قائدي المدارس الابتدائية بمحافظة الخرج في ضوء متطلبات القيادة التحويلية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (38) ◽  
pp. 22-1
Author(s):  
Saleh Hadi Sharie Al-Hababi Saleh Hadi Sharie Al-Hababi
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mental Stimulation ◽  
Personal Appreciation ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Survey Approach

The study aimed to determine the training needs of primary school leaders in Al-Kharj governorate in light of the transformational leadership requirements from their point of view regarding the dimensions of (leadership attractiveness - inspirational communication - mental stimulation - personal appreciation). The researcher used the descriptive survey approach. It was applied on a sample of (44) Leader in primary schools in Al-Kharj governorate and the tool was a questionnaire. The results of the study revealed; The tool obtained an overall mean (3.38 out of 4) at the dimensional level; The leadership attractiveness dimension got the highest average (3.50 out of 4), then after inspirational communication with an average (3.40 out of 4), then after personal appreciation with an average (3.37 out of 4), and finally after mental stimulation with an average (3.26 out of 4), all of them rated as need (big); based on the results of the study, the researcher presented a set of recommendations and proposals.

scholarly journals The Importance of British Teaching Experience (Late 20th – Early 21st Century) for Modern Training of Ukrainian Primary School Teachers in Rural Areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Olha Berladyn
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Primary School ◽  
European Integration ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
European Education ◽  
The Uk

AbstractThe article deals with peculiarities of primary schools teachers’ professional training in the UK (late 20th – early 21st century) in terms of European integration, analyses development priorities, substantiates the possibilities to use the ideas of the British experience in the training of local primary schools teachers in rural areas. The ideas which have been determined as leading are: development of unified system of standards and teachers training in the context of general integrated requirements for its competence; teachers’ skills to manage their teaching and training activities; modernizing the content of professional training; ensuring continuity of professional training for primary school teachers and their close cooperation with universities, schools and local education system, etc. The results of theoretical research confirm that the development of primary schools in Great Britain has always being and remains a leading factor in the modernization of teacher training. Teacher Education in UK has considerable experience in combining traditional and modern innovation in the time of reforms in that sector, updating the organizational and semantic principles taking into account the European dimension of education. The experience of Great Britain as an active member of formation processes in common European education space, with a rich history, cultural traditions and innovative achievements in terms of professional training of primary school teachers will provide an opportunity to identify and use positive ideas to upgrade the pedagogical education in Ukraine and present its achievements in the European education space. The UK has implemented its own national approach to the modernization of primary school teachers’ professional training on the basis of common European integration processes and changes.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' VIEWS ON JOB STRESS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (58) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Primary School Principals ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Public Primary School

This study's aim was to determine public primary school principals' views on job stress. It is observed that there are deficiencies in the literature in terms of evaluating the concept of job stress qualitatively from the point of view of school principals. It is assumed that this study is important for determining the job stress arising from the point of view of public primary school principals and its causes and guiding policymakers in education. A case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in line with the aim of the study. The study group was determined by homogeneous sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. Ten volunteer school principals working in public primary schools in Odunpazarı district of Eskişehir province constituted the study group. The interview form consisting of semi-structured open-ended questions was used to determine the views of school principals working in public primary schools on their job stress. The data were collected by employing the semi-structured interview technique, and categories and themes were created using the qualitative data analysis program MAXQDA. According to the study results, it was determined that public primary school principals experienced job stress. The sources of job stress of public primary school principals were explained, and how job stress affected them, how they coped with job stress, and their general views on job stress were revealed. Keywords: Public Primary School, School Principal, Job Stress

scholarly journals 10 years with planet Earth: the essence of primary school children's drawings

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 443-452
Author(s):  
Giuliana D'Addezio
Keyword(s):  
Earth Sciences ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Great Sensitivity ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Geophysical Research ◽  
Water Resources Availability ◽  
Positive Feelings

Abstract. “10 years with planet Earth” is the title of the calendar created for primary schools, realized in 2016 by the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), the Italian Institute of Geophysical Research. The calendar is the outcome of a project created to support and complement 15 years of dissemination activities with schools. Each year for 10 years, we have printed calendars that represented different subjects related to a world in constant evolution. Each year we have launched a calendar competition among schools, asking children to send in drawings related to the chosen theme. The aim was to stimulate interest in learning about Earth sciences and the dynamics of planet Earth, as well as to raise awareness of water resources availability, the prevention of natural disasters and planet sustainability. We have received about 10 000 drawings from students of more than 400 schools. For each yearly competition, we have chosen the most significant drawings and we have included them in the calendar. The creators of the drawings were awarded by scientists, journalists, artists, science communicators and even by a government minister. In addition to the competition, the drawings reflect impressions and thoughts and illustrate the children's point of view. From the images, one can feel great sensitivity, consideration, responsiveness and respect for the planet as well as positive feelings towards science.

scholarly journals PEDAGOGICAL MANAGEMENT IN THE PRACTICE OF MANAGING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
pp. 165-179
Author(s):  
Zaru Kasymovna Kulsharipova ◽  
Nagima Asukhanovna Bissembayeva ◽  
Sulu Margulanqyzy Mazhit
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Education Management ◽  
New Material ◽  
Educational Market

The article deals with the concept of pedagogical management, the content of which is aimed at developing the culture of management activities of primary school teachers. From the point of view of management of educational systems and processes, pedagogical management is a branch of pedagogy, the subject of which is the organization of management in the field of education and in educational institutions. Modern primary schools need not only teachers who are able to explain new material and organize their work, but also those who are able to competently manage the educational and cognitive activities of students. Modern pedagogical science and practice strive to understand the whole pedagogical process from the standpoint of management science, to give it a strict scientifically justified character. In terms of restructuring management structures in Kazakhstan special attention is paid to pedagogical management, managerial expertise, learning management models, since the features of management due to a combination of factors, among which the major role is played by forms of government, types of education management, the degree of development of the educational market.

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