This paper reported new data bearing on the inter-individual or sociological ramifications of the Educational Forces Inventory. It discussed (a) the patterns of agreement among individuals who vary along important dimensions of social relationships and (b) the degree of correspondence between EFI force fields and the independent assessments of…

In this paper data are presented on the initial validation of the Educational Forces Inventory, a technique which charts the educational setting considered as the teacher's work-space. (Author/RK)

Child achievement scores are higher in a more "supportive," organizationally healthy environment; with information on how selected forces influence teachers, efforts, to change or modify forces to create a healthy work environment become possible. (JD)

The Educational Forces Inventory (EFI) charts the relative influence of 13 factors on teacher morale and classroom effectiveness. Ten general factors are: school principal; central office administrative personnel; other teachers in the school; parents; prescribed curriculum; testing programs; state legislation; physical facilities; community…