Social Factors Affecting Teachers

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In this article, the writer discusses that over the years with the development of our civilization, we have developed concrete systems of learning and development. Educational institutions and centers of learning have been established to further advance human learning and development. The writer notes that teachers are some of the greatest catalysts in the development of the human civilization and that teacher behaviors can have a profound effect on how a child learns. The writer points out that developing positive teacher behavior will not only make teaching more pleasant for teachers but also will make learning more effective among students. The writer maintains that when teachers are provided with what they need to remain inspired and enthusiastic in the classroom, students as well as teachers will be the beneficiaries.

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Social Factors Influencing Teacher Behavior
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"The 1992 study of the National Center for Education Statistics brought to light that teachers are more satisfied in their work when they receive a parental support. Parents serve as the teachers' extension at home while teachers serve as parents' extension in schools. Positive relationship between teachers and parents create a channel of mutual consultation wherein they are able to find out how children develop outside their respective home and school environments. Mutual consultation provide for a clearer picture of child development that enable teachers to factor in several circumstances that would help them create a more effective approach to develop children as human beings. More importantly, parental support also provides positive reinforcement to teachers, serving as pat on the back for teacher approaches."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adams, C. (1992. July-August). 'Finding Psychic Rewards in Today's Schools': A Rebuttal. Clearing House 65, 6. pp. 343, 346-47.
• Blase, J, and Kirby, P. (1992). Bringing Out the Best in Teachers: What Effective Principals Do. Newbury Park, California: Corwin Press.
• Goodwin, A. (1987). Vocational Choice and the Realities of Teaching. In F. S. Bolin and J. McConnell Falk (Eds.). Teacher Renewal: Professional Issues, Personal Choices. New York, Teachers College, Columbia University. ED 277 678.
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• Maehr, Martin L.; Carol Midgley; and Timothy Urdan (1992). School Leader as Motivator. Occasional Papers: School Leadership and Education Reform. Urbana, Illinois: National Center for School Leadership.

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