Job satisfaction in selected New Zealand special needs schools : an educational management perspective
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Authors
Botes, Fredrieka Elizabeth
Issue Date
2012-01
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Job satisfaction , Job dissatisfaction , Special needs education , Special educational needs , Educational management , Staff turnover , Administrative support , Special needs schools , Attrition , Retention , Monetary rewards
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate, from an educational management perspective, the factors that influence job satisfaction amongst special needs educators in selected New Zealand special needs schools. A qualitative research method was utilised to investigate the educational management strategies that influence the job satisfaction of special needs educators in selected New Zealand special needs schools. This dissertation presents the findings from a questionnaire on participants’ geographical details and data from related interviews.
The findings from this study indicate that the job satisfaction of special needs educators is mainly influenced by factors such as management support, adequate resources, collaborative working relationships, ability of students with special educational needs to progress, and communication, among others. The study makes certain recommendations to help special needs educational managers effectively manage factors that influence job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction for special needs educators.
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Citation
Botes, Fredrieka Elizabeth (2012) Job satifaction in selected New Zealand special needs schools : an educational management perspective, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6303>