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Wentworth, Marylyn – The Practitioner, 1990
Low staff morale results from professional lives that have little meaning; from frustration and the inability to change what is happening; and from muddled goals and demands exceeding scarce resources. Schools with high staff morale have very distinctive features, including a sense of community. Factors determining high morale are: (1) input into…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Morale
Peer reviewedHunter, Janice K.; Kline, Jean D. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Describes a two year pilot program which made a significant step toward improving academics, morale, and student/parent involvement which helped a Florida junior high school earn national recognition. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Extracurricular Activities
Braukmann, William T. – 1980
This presentation was based on the assumption that developing the art of making teachers and students feel good about themselves is of paramount importance in helping youngsters to learn. The author offers and elaborates on 12 tips to help principals improve school climate: (1) Be aware that the principal's most important function is getting…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Communication Skills, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFrith, Greg H,; Mims, Aquilla – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1985
Special educational paraprofessionals may experience burnout due to a number of factors, including stagnation, lack of career advancement, and poor salaries. Coping strategies may take the form of administrative prerogatives, teacher- and counselor-initiated strategies, and responsibilities of the paraprofessionals themselves. (CL)
Descriptors: Burnout, Disabilities, Morale, Paraprofessional School Personnel
Johnsrud, Linda K. – 1996
The purpose of this book is to explore ways for campuses to maintain morale during the tough times facing higher education in the 1990s. Its message is based on two assumptions: (1) the very process of assessing morale can enhance morale; and (2) there are ways to enhance morale that do not require large infusions of new dollars. Chapters cover…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, Colleges
Peer reviewedSchneider, William – Journal of Educational Public Relations, 1985
To establish a program of staff recognition in their schools, administrators in a Pennsylvania school district suggest 33 activities accompanied by possible areas of responsibility. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employer Employee Relationship, Morale, Recognition (Achievement)
Jordan, Debra J. – Camping Magazine, 1998
Learning names is vital to the enjoyment and productivity of a group. Presents four games to help campers learn each others' names. Sidebar presents three additional teambuilding activities and ice breakers. (TD)
Descriptors: Camping, Games, Group Activities, Group Unity
Kelley, Edgar A.; And Others – The Practitioner, 1989
School climate improvements rely either on changes in the school's culture or changes in perceptions of the climate held by the school's employees and clients. To maintain and develop a culture that is supportive of school effectiveness, it is important to monitor the influence of the school's climate on student outcomes. The National Association…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Environment, Morale, Organizational Climate
Mussman, Jonathan; Slay, Alysa – Camping Magazine, 2000
A Web site that offers fun-filled, creative interactions among campers will keep the camp spirit alive year-round. Suggestions include a virtual map of the camp in which campers can click on their cabin for updates on their bunkmates, Web site scavenger hunts, electronic time capsules, chat rooms, virtual friendship circles, and new off-season…
Descriptors: Camping, Children, Electronic Mail, Group Unity
Hillman, Gary L.; Tepper, Marjorie B. – Executive Educator, 1984
Staff development specialists worked with elementary school personnel to improve school morale by gathering information to assess the current climate, establishing task forces to deal with the problems, and training staff members in techniques for ameliorating the problems. (MLF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Inservice Education
O'Brien, Laurie – Camping Magazine, 1995
Tips for camp staff on how to survive summer camp include not giving campers sugary drinks before bedtime, setting behavior limits with campers, setting an example by following camp rules, getting enough rest, being fair and consistent, controlling anger, being accountable for actions, asking questions, and being flexible. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Job Satisfaction, Job Skills, Morale
Peer reviewedWelch, Robert J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Outlines an innovative district-wide staff development program that improved morale, lessened the teacher burnout rate, and saved the district money. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Job Satisfaction, Morale
Lindsey, Charles – Executive Educator, 1986
Suggests time-honored tactics for superintendents wishing to boost community support for schools, including (1) weekly school visits, (2) teacher-observation requirements for principals, (3) weekly board newsletters, (4) daily lunches with school children, (5) minimal yearly teaching requirements for all administrators, and (6) a well-developed…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Environment, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBennett, John; Rhea, Hal – Physical Educator, 1979
Instruments and suggestions for evaluation of coaching staff are presented. (LH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Athletic Coaches, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Download full textBagin, Don; Wherry, John H. – 1982
School systems' attempts to obtain and maintain positive attitudes and strong support from the public are more likely to be successful if the 10 concepts discussed in this address are understood and followed. These concepts include making sure everyone involved knows the schools' strengths, problems, and plans for solving problems; constantly…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Educational Attitudes
