In this study, I explored the different perceptions of teachers in a large urban school district in Texas towards a pay-for-performance program used on their respective campuses between 2011-2016. In total, 97 teachers from four different middle school campuses participated in this study. A descriptive analyst was conducted on teacher responses to an online survey to answer the research questions examined in this study: 1) What are teachers' perceptions of the pay-for-performance program's impact on teacher motivation?, 2) What are teachers' perceptions of the pay-for-performance program's impact on teacher retention?, and 3) What are the differences among teachers' perceptions of the pay-for-performance programs on the participating campuses? The results indicate 48.3% and 53.4% of the participants perceive pay-for-performance programs as having a positive impact on teacher motivation and teacher retention, respectively. Additionally, the results demonstrate 47.5% of participating teachers responded positively towards the pay-for-performance program on their respective campuses. This study has implications for policymakers and school district leaders who may consider implementing teacher pay-for-performance programs. Future research studies might explore school districts of different sizes throughout Texas and across the United States to gain a broader prospective of pay-for-performance programs.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc984133 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Whitaker, Norbert L., Sr. |
| Contributors | Paufler, Noelle A., Huffman, Jane Bumpers, 1950-, Brooks, John C., Young, Jamaal |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 113 pages, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas |
| Rights | Public, Whitaker, Norbert L., Sr., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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