The influence of morale on educator efficiency
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2006
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The growing number of educators leaving the teaching profession to take up teaching posts in other countries indicates that they are unhappy with the present working conditions. This "brain drain" results in a shortage of trained educators necessary to ensure the success of our democracy. The status of the profession is at an all time low. Literature pertaining to the factors which impact on educator morale and its implications on educator efficiency were reviewed.
All- factors that could possibly impact on educator morale were investigated. The research has revealed that the negative factors present in the profession far outweigh the positive factors. These push factors result in many educators leaving the profession.
The descriptive method of research was used to collect data with regards to educators' perceptions of the influence of morale on educator efficiency. An empirical survey comprising a structured questionnaire was completed by educators in the Amanzimtoti Ward of Kwazulu-Natal.
The data that was collected reveals that certain factors do impact negatively on educator morale and consequently affects the efficiency of educators. Some of these factors are;
• learner discipline and interest,
• low salary and benefits,
• changing methodology and educational policies, and
• parental apathy.
Based on the findings, the study recommends that the working conditions for educators be improved and the workload be reduced. All stakeholders should be involved in the disciplinary committee and in drawing up the code of conduct. Educators should enhance the status of the profession by behaving in a professional manner and by improving the quality of work.
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Submitted in fulfillment ofthe requirements
for the degree
MASTER OF EDUCATION
in the
Department of Educational Psychology
and Special Education
of the
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND, 2006.
Keywords
Educator morale