The purpose of this study were: 1) to determine whether support exists for Herzberg's two factor theory in an educational setting in Malaysia; 2) to determine and describe the job satisfaction of polytechnic instructors in Malaysia and 3) to examine the relationships between job satisfaction and selected personal charactoristics contextual characterisitcs, and students perceptions of instructors' teaching effectiveness. / Ph. D.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of teaching reading through discussion of text structures on students' reading comprehension. The design of the study was a Pretest-Posttest Control-Group Design. One hundred twenty-six sophomore and senior Thai college students majoring in English and attending afternoon English classes participated in the 10-week study and were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received reading instruction in the characteristics of narrative and expository text structures and how to discuss the details of story by applying knowledge of text structures. The control group, on the other hand, read each story silently by themselves and answered comprehension questions. The posttest means of the two groups were compared, and a t test was used to test the significance difference of the means. The results did not reveal any differences between the means. The short time of the intervention may be a crucial factor that made the two strategies yield the same effects. However, the survey responses showed the participants liked reading through discussion of text structures more than reading by themselves.

本研究之目的主要為探討國民小學校長課程領導與教師教學效能二者之間的關係。 　　本研究主要採用文獻分析法、問卷調查法以及訪談法等研究方法。在問卷調查方面，以臺北縣90所公私立國民小學的90位校長與810位教師為調查對象，問卷回收後以描述統計分析、t考驗、單因子變異數分析、典型相關分析、多元逐步迴歸分析等統計方法進行資料分析。在訪談方面則從上述學校中選擇2所學校，每校訪談校長、主任、教師各1位。本研究期能透過上述的設計，了解校長與教師對課程領導與教師教學效能二者關係的具體看法與建議。 　　本研究之結論歸納如下： 　　一、臺北縣國民小學校長與教師均肯定校長課程領導。 　　二、臺北縣國民小學校長與教師均肯定教師教學效能。 　　三、不同背景變項的校長對於本身課程領導的評價差別不大。 　　四、在教師的背景變項中，除了最高學歷之外，其餘變項均會影響其對校長課程領導的評價。 　　五、不同背景變項的校長在教師教學效能上的評價差別不大。 　　六、在教師的背景變項中，除了年齡與服務年資之外，其餘變項對教師教學效能的影響不大。 　　七、校長實施課程領導確實有助於提升教師教學效能。 　　八、在校長課程領導各層面中，以「促進教師專業成長」對於整體教師教學效能的預測力最高。 　　本研究依據結論，於教育行政機關、校長、教師以及未來研究，提出以下具體建議： 　　一、對教育行政機關的建議 　　　（一）重視校長的培育與進修，不斷提升校長實施課程領導的實力。 　　　（二）依據地方差異，給予課程領導行政支援。 　　二、對國民小學校長的建議 　　　（一）發揮課程領導權利，善盡課程領導義務。 　　　（二）營造優質校園文化，建構學習型學校。 　　　（三）促進教師專業成長，提升教師教學效能。 　　三、對國民小學教師的建議 　　　（一）成為「合作的學習者」，彼此交流教學經驗與資源。 　　　（二）成為「行動的研究者」，探索提升教學效能之道。 　　四、對未來研究的建議 　　　（一）在研究範圍方面：本研究以台北縣為研究範圍，建議未來研究可以全臺灣地區為研究範圍，以擴大研究的廣度。 　　　（二）在研究方法方面：除了文獻探討、問卷調查與訪談之外，建議未來研究再增加個案研究法，以擴大研究的深度。 / The purpose of this study was to inquire the relationship between principals' curriculum leadership and teachers' teaching effectiveness in elementary schools. 　　This study methods were adopted literature review, questionnaire and in-depth interviews. In questionnaire aspect, the subjects included 90 principals and 810 teachers from 810 public and private schools in Taipei County. The collected data were analyzed through the methods of descriptive statistic, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's product-moment correlation, canonical correlation and multiple stepwise regression analysis. In addition, interviews had selected two schools from the sample of questionnaire. It is hoping that through this design to collect and understand the relationship between principals' curriculum leadership and teachers' teaching effectiveness as well as real life phenomenon of the researched subject. 　　Conclusions were made as followings: 　　1. Most principals and teachers agree the behavior of principals' curriculum leadership in elementary schools of Taipei County. 　　2. Most principals and teachers agree the behavior of teachers' teaching effectiveness in elementary schools of Taipei County. 　　3. Principals among diverse background variables take a similar view in their own curriculum leadership. 　　4. Teachers among diverse background variables, except the highest academic background, the rest variables will affect evaluations on principals' curriculum leadership. 　　5. Principals among diverse background variables take a similar view in teachers' teaching effectiveness. 　　6. Teachers among diverse background variables, except age and service seniority, the rest variables will have little influence on teachers' teaching effectiveness. 　　7. To put principals' curriculum leadership into practice is indeed conducive to promote teachers' teaching effectiveness. 　　8. Among all dimensions of principals' curriculum leadership, the highest prediction to total teachers' teaching effectiveness is promoting teachers' professional growth. 　　According to the conclusions, following are the suggestions： 　　1. Suggestions for educational administration organizations 　　　1) Respecting the nurture and further education of principals and enhance the strength of curriculum leadership constantly. 　　　2) In accordance with variation of locality, offering administrative supports for curriculum leadership. 　　2. Suggestions for principals of elementary schools 　　　1) Functioning curriculum leadership rights, fulfilling curriculum leadership obligations. 　　　2) Building high quality campus cultures, constructing learning schools. 　　　3) Promoting teachers’professional growth, enhancing teachers' teaching effectiveness. 　　3. Suggestions for teachers of elementary schools 　　　1) Becoming cooperative learners, communicating the experiences of and resources to each other. 　　　2) Becoming action researchers, enhancing the way to teachers' teaching effectiveness. 　　4. Suggestions for future research 　　　1) Aspects in research scope: the study ranging from Taipei County, suggest future research could include the whole Taiwan area to expand the breadth of study. 　　2) Aspects in research method: besides literature review, questionnaire and in-depth interviews, suggest future research could add case study to expand the depth of study.

本研究主要目的在探討公立高中校長教學領導、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能之關係和影響情形及不同背景變項之校長教學領導、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能的差異性分析，進而建構及驗證其互動模式，並提出研究結論與建議。 本研究採訪談及問卷調查二種方法，針對校長教學領導、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能等三個變項進行探究。本研究首先由文獻探討分析中，建立研究架構及理論基礎，在問卷調查方面，則先以177位公立高中教師為預試樣本，將取得的樣本資料進行信度與因素分析，以發展為正式問卷。正式問卷施測後，以回收有效樣本832位公立高中教師之問卷為研究資料，分別以描述性統計、t考驗、變異性分析、相關分析、多元逐步迴歸分析及線性結構方程模式等統計方法，進行資料分析。在訪談方面，根據本研究意旨與目的研擬訪談大綱，訪談13位現職公立高中校長，藉以瞭解校長與教師間對「校長教學領導」知覺的差異性及其原因。 本研究之主要研究結果如下： 一、現行公立高中校長教學領導、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能之整體表現 良好。 二、不同背景變項之高中校長教學領導、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能有顯著差異。 三、不同程度之校長教學領導對教師組織承諾的影響有顯著差異。 四、不同程度之校長教學領導對教師教學效能的影響有顯著差異。 五、不同程度之教師組織承諾對教師教學效能的影響有顯著差異。 六、校長教學領導與教師組織承諾呈顯著高度正相關。 七、校長教學領導與教師教學效能呈顯著中度正相關。 八、教師組織承諾與教師教學效能呈顯著中度正相關。 九、校長教學領導與教師組織承諾能有效解釋教師教學效能。 十、校長教學領導會影響教師教學效能；校長教學領導應特別重視提升教師專業。 根據以上研究結果，本研究提出以下建議： 一、對教育行政主管機關之建議 （一）培養校長教學領導專業知能 （二）建立教師專業成長機制與評鑑辦法 （三）強化校長教學領導共識 二、對公立高中校長之建議 （一）積極扮演教學領導者的角色 （二）培養良好的溝通能力 （三）重視教師努力意願、提升教師組織承諾知覺 三、對公立高中教師之建議 （一）建立教師專業知能、協商制定教師評鑑 （二）協助校長教學領導、提升教師教學效能 四、對未來研究之建議 （一）研究對象方面：擴大研究對象範圍，多元觀點研究分析。 （二）研究方法方面：多方整合專家意見，實地觀察受訪學校。 （三）研究內容方面：探討其他研究變項，建構新的架構模式。 （四）研究工具方面：發展其他研究量表，適用不同類型學校。 關鍵詞：教學領導、組織承諾、教學效能 / The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship among principals’ instructional leadership, teachers’ organization and teaching effectiveness in public senior high schools and the different effects from the different background factors. An interactive model was constructed and confirmed, and some research conclusions and suggestions were offered. This study adopted two research methods : visiting survey and questionnaire survey, aiming the relations among principals’ instructional leadership, teachers’ organizational commitment, and teachers’ teaching effectiveness. First, the research frame and theory were established based on the literature analysis. As for the questionnaire survey, 177 senior high school teachers in public schools were chosen as pre-test samples on which the reliability and validity analysis were based and the formal questionnaires were developed. The 832 public senior high teachers’ questionnaires were used as research data and some statistical techniques such as t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, multiple stepwise regression analysis, and SEM were employed. As for the visiting survey, 13 public senior high school principals were interviewed to understand the differences between the principals and teachers about the awareness of “principals’ instructional leadership”. The major findings from this study are as follows: 1.The overall performances of principals’ instructional leadership, teachers’ organizational commitment, and teachers’ teaching effectiveness are good. 2.The effects of different background variables on principals’ instructional leadership, teachers’ organizational commitment, and teachers’ teaching effectiveness are statistically significant. 3.The effects of principals’ instructional leadership on teachers’ organizational commitment are significantly different. 4.The effects of principals’ instructional leadership on teachers’ teaching effectiveness are significantly different. 5.The effects of teachers’ organizational commitment on teachers’ teaching are significantly different. 6.The principals’ instructional leadership and teachers’ organization are high positive correlation. 7.The principals’ instructional leadership and teachers’ teaching effectiveness are medium positive correlation. 8.Teachers’ organizational commitment and teachers’ teaching effectiveness are medium positive correlation. 9.Principals’ instructional leadership and teachers’ organizational commitment can explain effectively teachers’ teaching effectiveness. 10.Principals’ instructional leadership has effects on teachers’ teaching effectiveness; principals’ instructional leadership should put more emphasis on the teachers’ profession The suggestions made by this study are as follows: A.The suggestions to the educational administrative institutes: 1.Develop principals’ professional knowledge. 2.Establish mechanism for teachers’ professional development and assessment. 3.Strengthen the commitment of principals’ instructional leadership. B.The suggestions to the public senior school principals: 1.Play a more active role as instructional leaders. 2.Develop sound communication skills. 3.Value teachers’ devotion to teaching and raise the awareness of teachers’ organizational commitment. C.The suggestions to public senior high school teachers: 1.Develop teachers’ professional knowledge and establish teachers’ evaluation. 2.Help principals’ instructional leadership, and promote teachers’ teaching effectiveness. D.The suggestions to the research in the future: 1.The research subjects: expand the research subjects, analysis based on multiple points of view. 2.The research methods: Integrate experts’ suggestions and visit the interviewed schools. 3.The research contents: Explore other variables, and establish new research frames. 4.The research tools: Develop other research measurement and apply to different types of schools. keywords： Instructional Leadership ； Organization commitment Teaching Effectiveness

Scores from value-added models (VAMs), as used for educational accountability, represent the educational effect teachers have on their students. The use of these scores in teacher evaluations for high-stakes decision making is new for the State of Florida. Validity evidence that supports or questions the use of these scores is critically needed. This research, using data from 2385 teachers from 104 schools in one school district in Florida, examined the validity of the value-added scores by correlating these scores with scores from an observational rubric used in the teacher evaluation process. The VAM scores also were examined in relation to several variables that the literature had identified as correlates of quality teaching as well as variables that were theoretically independent of teacher performance. The observational rubric used in the validation process was based on Marzano's and Danielson's framework and consisted of 34 items and five factors (Ability to Assess Instructional Needs, Plans and Delivers Instruction, Maintains a Student-Centered Learning Environment, Performs Professional Responsibilities, Engages in Continuous Improvement for Self and School). Analyses of the psychometric properties of the observational rubric using confirmatory factor analysis supported the fit of the five-factor structure underlying the rubric. Internal consistency reliabilities for the five observational scales and total score ranged from .81 to .96. The relationships between the observational rubric scores and VAM scores (with and without the standard error of measurement (SE) applied to the VAM score) were generally weak for the overall sample (range of correlations = .05 to .09 for the five observational scales and VAM with SE; .14 to .18 for the five observational scales and VAM without SE). Inspection of the relationship between the VAM and total observational scores within each of the 104 schools revealed that while some schools had a strong relationship, the majority of the schools revealed little to no relationship between the two measures that represent a quality/effective teacher. The last part of this research investigated the relationship of the VAM scores and scores from the observational rubric with variables that had been identified in the literature as correlates of quality teaching. In addition, relationships between variables that the literature had shown to be independent of quality teaching were also examined. Results indicated that VAM scores were not significantly related to any of the predictor variables (e.g., National Board Certification, years of experience, gender, etc.). The observational rubric, on the other hand, had significant relations with National Board Certification, years of experience, and gender. The validity evidence provided in this research calls for caution when using VAM scores in teacher evaluations for high-stakes decision making. The weak relations between the observational scores of teachers' performance and teachers' value-added scores suggest that these measures are representing different dimensions of the multidimensional construct of teaching quality. Ongoing research is needed to better understand the strengths and limitations of both the observational and VAM measures and the reasons why these measures do not often converge. In addition, teacher factors (e.g., grade level) that can account for variation in both the VAM and observational scores need to be identified.

This study explored the learning experience of Arabic language learners at the college level, focusing on their perception of effective and ineffective Arabic language teachers as well as the influence of their experiences on their motivation. The study also attempted to shed some light on the nature of the teacher-student interaction within the current sociopolitical context. The 29 students who agreed to participate in this study were all Arabic language learners enrolled in the second year or higher of Arabic at a major university in the United States. Data were collected from multiple sources including an open-ended survey and semi-structured interviews that were conducted on a one-on-one basis with the participants. Data were analyzed using coding procedures suggested by Strauss and Corbin (1998) from a grounded theory qualitative approach. Results indicated that participants perceived their effective Arabic language teachers as adaptable teachers. These adaptable teachers influence learners' learning outcomes by balancing their high expectations of their students with an awareness of language learning needs. Moreover, participants' perceptions of their best Arabic learning experiences were always associated with adaptable teachers, whose positive interaction style radiated throughout in their teaching. The data indicated that participants were intrinsically motivated in four different ways: (1) intrinsic motivation for the linguistic aspects of Arabic, (2) intrinsic motivation for knowledge, (3) intrinsic motivation for optimal experience, and (4) intrinsic motivation for accomplishment. Moreover, motivation constructs such as expectancy-value, self-efficacy, and flow were related to the students' experiences. According to many students, the more years they spent in learning Arabic, the more they had become obsessed with it. Most participants in this study credited both native and non-native speakers as effective language teachers.. Participants credited their native teachers for their linguistic knowledge and their in-depth understanding of the Arabic culture and described them as resourceful. At the same time, they credited non-native teachers for their pedagogical knowledge, organizational skills, and knowledge of learners' characteristics, and described them as role models. Suggestions for future research and implications for research and practice are discussed. / Not available / text

Purpose: To determine the differences between PT program NPTE 3-year ultimate pass rates (3YUPR) based on program length and faculty scholarship. To explore relationships between 3YUPR and quality faculty behaviors. Subjects: A total of 112 CAPTE accredited PT educational programs in the United States and Puerto Rico during 2013. Method: A quantitative design method was used to retrospectively test differences between program and faculty traits and student NPTE 3YUPR using data from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), PT Annual Accreditation Reports (AAR) and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) score reports. A self-generated faculty survey was used to prospectively obtain faculty behavior data in programs with high versus low NPTE outcomes. Results: The final survey had an acceptable Cronbach alpha score of 0.701. All survey items yielded a high percentage of correct classification above 75%. Eighteen faculty behaviors were consistent with high rated NPTE PT programs (p-values between >0.001 to 0.034 α level 0.05). Use of Independent t-tests found a significant difference between means of scholarly activity performed by faculty at high (22.54 ± 11.63) and low (14.77 ±8.47) ranked schools, t (70) = 2.99. p = 0.004. No statistically significant difference was found between PT program lengths in higher ranked programs (121.52 ± 12.16) compared to low ranked programs (123.96 ±18.80), t (37) = - 0.595. p = 0.555. Conclusions: This study found the sum of scholarly activity performed by faculty differs between high and low 3YUPR. No differences found in total program lengths when assessing by program 3YUPR. A survey tool was created that tested faculty behaviors consistent with programs that score high on the NPTE. Recommendations: Testing should be performed on a greater number of constructs representing faculty behaviors of quality programs for survey development. Correlations should be performed with faculty data from the same year and NPTE first time pass rates for an assessment of predictive relationships. Also, a repeated longitudinal design study is recommended for PT educational programs with high versus low NPTE scores using the self-generated survey to see how faculty behaviors impact student first time pass rates.

The problem of this study was a comparison of the responses of students to three techniques of teaching literature. From this comparison, the most effective technique of teaching literature was identified. The three techniques selected for the study were silent reading, Readers Theatre, and videotape Readers Theatre. These three techniques were compared on achievement and attitude response. Effectiveness of each technique was examined by noting each grade level and the pooled-technique effectiveness scores. Also, black and white video-tape scores were examined in comparison to scores from the presentation of color video-tape. The analysis of data revealed that Readers Theatre resulted in significantly higher mean scores on attitude-scale tests than either of the other two techniques. The teaching technique of silent reading produced significantly higher mean comprehension scores than did either Readers Theatre or black and white video-tape, although Readers Theatre resulted in higher mean comprehension scores than did black and white video-tape. Silent reading produced a higher mean score than did black and white video-tape on the attitude-scale tests. Since silent reading produced significantly higher scores on comprehension of literature, it was concluded that silent reading is the most effective method for achieving comprehension. However, it was also concluded that Readers Theatre is of importance in the domain of attitude and affect. This study isolated Readers Theatre as the most effective teaching technique for attitude response toward literature.

The purposes of this research were to: (a) assess community college students' perceptions of the student evaluation practice; (b) assess community college faculty members' responses to student evaluations of teachers and the extent to which instructional modifications resulted from student ratings; and (c) assess community college administrators' responses to student evaluations of teachers, the extent student ratings influenced administrators' evaluations of faculty, and how the results from student ratings were used to promote instructional effectiveness. A total of 358 students, faculty, and administrators from 5 Florida community colleges contributed their opinions on the value of the practice of student evaluation of teaching. Data were collected using mixed methodology. The survey and interview sessions were conducted on location at the respective community colleges. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression procedures, one-way analysis of variance, t-test, and phenomenological analysis were used to analyze the data. Quantitative results indicated that these 320 community college students believed that student ratings had value, and, thus their role as instructor evaluator was important. Furthermore, the students believed student evaluations were important to faculty and administrators. However, most students were either unaware or did not believe that student evaluations had any effect. Phenomenological analysis of the extensive descriptions provided by 21 faculty participants suggested that the numeric data provided by student evaluations was generally an ineffective method to impact instruction. Faculty described their frustration with inadequately designed instruments, ineffective methods of receiving ratings results, and limited or non-existent feedback from supervisors. Phenomenological analysis of the 17 administrators' transcriptions suggested that although the student ratings practice was vital to institutional integrity the results from student evaluations were marginally valuable in their impact on enhancing instruction and of limited value in faculty evaluation. Implications for student evaluation practices drawn from this study included the need for institutions to: (a) assess the value of their student evaluation practice and its impact on teaching effectiveness; (b) define and clearly articulate a statement of purpose for conducting student evaluations; (c) refine procedures for administering the student evaluation practice; (d) examine their student evaluation practices and instrument on a regular review cycle; (e) adopt alternative methods for collecting and disseminating student feedback; (f) implement student evaluation measures that reflect the varied teaching approaches and diverse learning environments.

本研究旨在瞭解國民中學校長分布式領導、教師專業社群學習與教師教學效能之現況，並分析不同背景變項之教師對於校長分布式領導、教師專業社群學習與教師教學效能知覺之差異情形，且探討三者之間的關係，最後則探討國民中學校長分布式領導、教師專業社群學習對教師教學效能之預測力。 本研究採問卷調查法，共計抽樣48所國民中學，發出445份問卷，回收423份有效問卷，問卷有效率達95.1%，問卷調查結果以描述性統計、獨立樣本t檢定、單因子變異數分析、皮爾遜積差相關及多元逐步迴歸分析等統計方法進行統計分析。 本研究最後獲得以下結論： 一、國民中學教師知覺校長分布式領導為中高程度，以「校長專業自信與謙遜」之知覺程度為最高，「營造適當的變革時機」之知覺程度為最低。 二、國民中學教師知覺教師專業社群學習為中高程度，以「關注學生學習」之知覺程度為最高，「分享教學實務」之知覺程度為最低。 三、國民中學教師知覺教師教學效能為高等程度，以「教學氣氛」之知覺程度為最高，「教學策略」之知覺程度為最低。 四、國民中學教師，因年齡、擔任職務、學校地區、及學校規模之不同，在知覺校長分布式領導上有顯著差異。 五、國民中學教師，因性別、學校地區、及學校規模之不同，在知覺教師專業社群學習上有顯著差異。 六、國民中學教師，因性別、擔任職務、及服務年資之不同，在知覺教師教學效能上有顯著差異。 七、國民中學校長分布式領導、教師專業社群學習與教師教學效能整體及各層面，彼此之間具有正相關的關係。 八、國民中學校長分布式領導、教師專業社群學習對教師教學效能具有預測作用，以「教師專業社群學習」的預測力最佳。 / The purpose of this study was to investigate the current development of principals’ distributed leadership, teachers’ professional learning community, and teachers’ teaching effectiveness in junior high schools, and to analyze the difference between teachers of different background variables, and to explore the relationship among the three variables. This study has aimed to predict teachers’ teaching effectiveness through principals’ distributed leadership and teachers' professional learning community. Through the use of questionnaire survey method, data were collected from 48 junior high schools, distributing 445 questionnaires in total. Valid questionnaires of 423 were collected, with a usable rate of 95.1%. All data were analyzed by the methods of descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple stepwise regression analysis. The conclusions of this study are as follows: 1. Junior high school teachers’ perception of principals’ distributed leadership is above average, in which the dimension “principals’ self-confidence and modesty” was the highest, and “construction of a proper turning point” was the lowest. 2. Junior high school teachers’ perception of teacher professional learning community is above average, in which the dimension “focusing on students’ learning” was the highest, and “sharing teaching practices” was the lowest. 3. Junior high school teachers’ perception of teachers’ teaching effectiveness is above average, in which the dimension “teaching environment” was the highest, and “teaching strategy” was the lowest. 4. There are significant differences in the junior high school teachers’ perception of principals’ distributed leadership in terms of age, position, location of school, and scale of school. 5. There are significant differences in the junior high school teachers’ perception of teacher professional learning community in terms of gender, location of school, and scale of school. 6. There are significant differences in the junior high school teachers’ perception of teachers’ teaching effectiveness in terms of gender, position, and years of service. 7. There is a positive correlation among the principals’ distributed leadership, teacher professional learning community, and teachers’ teaching effectiveness. 8. Principals’ distributed leadership and teacher professional learning community have a predictive effect on teachers’ teaching effectiveness.