ERIC Number: EJ1396489
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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The Unique Needs of Generation Z in the Educational Work Environment
Burt, Nila J.; Jones, Joseph R.
Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, v7 n1 2023
New teachers are leaving public education at alarming rates leaving states with financial burdens for communities and education losses for students (Owens, 2015; Trans & Smith, 2020). This study examined new teachers' perceptions in Generation Z or within a year of that classification on leadership style and decisions to remain in education. An interpretive qualitative research approach was applied to examine five new teachers' perspectives through narrative inquiry under the lens of the Relational Leadership Theory. This study highlighted the need for school leaders to provide feedback on professional growth, classroom management strategies, and instructional practices. Additionally, this study revealed the need for school administrators to be mindful of timely, personalized, frequent feedback and emotional support for Generation Z teachers.
Descriptors: Age Groups, Generational Differences, Teacher Attitudes, Leadership Styles, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Feedback (Response), Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Psychological Patterns, Public School Teachers, High School Teachers, Novices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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