This study examined the relationships between school climate, school belonging, and school burnout in secondary students. 667 middle school students from the Dörtyol district of Hatay, selected through a stratified sample, participated in the study. School Climate Scale, School Belonging Scale, and School Burnout Scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, path analysis, and Sobel test were used to analyse the data. The study's findings show that secondary school students' perceptions of school climate and belonging are high, and their school burnout levels are medium. Additionally, the research findings show significant relationships between school climate, school belonging, and school burnout. School climate and school belonging are significant predictors of school burnout. School belonging has a mediating effect on the relationship between school climate and school burnout. School climate, which has a significant impact on the school burnout of secondary school students, has this effect directly and indirectly through school belonging.
This research aimed to reveal the views of secondary school students on ideal teacher qualifications. For this purpose, research was carried out in a phenomenological pattern, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study was carried out with 76 students who were studying in a secondary school in the 2017-2018 academic year. The data were obtained with the repertory grid technique and interview technique. As a result of the analysis of the data, it was seen that the qualifications of the teachers considered ideal by the participants were among the general competencies of the teaching profession. According to the results of this research, ideally, teachers are expected to provide good and fun lessons, not discriminate among students, be friendly and calm in communications with students, and ensure discipline and democracy in the classroom environment.
Purpose:The main purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between organisational support and teacher leadership perceptions of high school teachers.Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of this study, which was designed in the relational screening model, consists of teachers working in state high schools in the central districts of Hatay in the 2018-2019 academic year. 298 teachers were selected through the random selection method. The research data collected by the "Perceived Organisational Support Scale" and "Teacher Leadership Scale" were analysed via arithmetic means frequency values, percentage, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test, Mann Whitney U test, Pearson product of moments, and simple linear regression analysis.Findings: According to the results, it was determined that teachers' perceptions of organisational support and teacher leadership are high. Teachers' perceptions of the teacher leadership's dimension of collaboration with colleagues differ significantly according to seniority and educational status variables. It has been observed that teachers working in schools accepting students without examination have a higher perception of organisational support than teachers working in schools that accept students with aptitude tests. There is a moderately positive significant relationship between teachers' perceptions of organisational support and teacher leadership. The study determined that organisational support is a significant predictor of the sub-dimensions of teacher leadership, institutional development, professional development, and collaboration with colleagues.Highlights: Teachers who accept students without an exam have a higher perception of organisational support than teachers who accept students with aptitude tests. This shows that the school type is an important variable. In this direction, qualitative studies can be conducted to gain in-depth information on why the perception of organisational support differs according to school types. Considering that organisational support is a predictor of teacher leadership, it can be stated that there is a need for studies to determine the factors affecting teachers' perceptions of organisational support.
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