A questionnaire developed to assess the impact of the Kazanjian Awards Program on the winners was mailed to the recipients of first, second, third, fourth, and honorable mention awards. A total of 134, or 61% of the winners replied. The effects of their having received an award are summarized and then broken down by teaching level (primary,…

The study presented in this paper is devoted to the ideas of self concept and morale for a group of Dakota Indians as compared to non-Indians. The Ideological Survey was used to obtain data for 50 Dakotas in March 1970 through May 1970. The survey norms for the non-Indians were those established by Thorne and Pishkin. Survey items be broken into…

This study presents a theoretical discussion analyzing and explaining the use of group methods in feeding back diagnostic data to organizations. A new design -- the peer group-intergroup model -- is presented and compared to the traditional family group model. Data evaluating one implementation of this design showed that it was associated with…

This study evaluated a 2-year in-service teacher training project in the Belpre Middle School, Belpre, Ohio. The objectives of the program included a) the change of teachers' roles, in terms of perceptions, procedures, and morale, from those in self-contained classrooms to those in cooperative teaching teams; b) the increase of teachers'…

This paper comments on a study undertaken to ascertain if personnel practices used to achieve faculty integration under court order affected teacher morale. The Indianapolis Public Schools categorized teachers as (1) those reassigned to another teaching faculty, (2) those already under contract who volunteered to be transferred, and (3) teachers…

This study examined the concurrent validity of observed teacher behavior as a predictor of teacher philosophy, teacher professional attitude, and teacher ability to forecast first-grade reading achievement. The population consisted of ten first-grade teachers and 260 students from five Farmington, Utah, schools. In early September, before any…

Examines the impact of five dimensions of police professionalism on cynicism and work alienation, and assesses the nature of an interaction effect between department size and these dimensions. Findings indicate that commitment to a professional ideology reduces cynicism and work alienation, and that effects of professionalism are specified by…

Teachers frequently work at second jobs outside of school time, usually because of financial need. (JD)

Principals can play an important role in the interpersonal relationships within a school building by exploring and assessing issues regarding cause and effect of the anxiety, stress, and tension that exist among personnel. (Author/MLF)

CADRE (The Collegial Association for the Development and Renewal of Educators) has outlined eight factors which comprise the school's climate and determine its quality, that result from interaction of the school's programs, processes and physical conditions. These factors are discussed as well as additional factors introduced at a recent CADRE…

The reasons for junior high/middle school teachers' low morale are neglect by school administrators and a condescending attitude by high school teachers. (DD)

The results of investigating some specific and systematic relationships between incentive plans and the reduction of absenteeism and sick leave use are examined. (Author)

Available from: Comparative Administration Research Institute, Kent State University Press, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242. (IRT)

Stresses the necessity for the public to have a genuine respect for teaching as a profession and for teachers as professionals. Emphasizes that the public must view teachers as individuals who know what they are doing, are knowledgeable about their work, and are acting in good faith for the benefit of the students. (NKA)