ERIC Number: EJ1170101
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jan
Pages: 5
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ISSN: EISSN-1557-5284
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K-12 STEM Educator Autonomy: An Investigation of School Influence and Classroom Control
Ernst, Jeremy V.; Williams, Thomas O.; Clark, Aaron C.; Kelly, Daniel P.; Sutton, Kevin
Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, v18 n5 p5-9 Jan 2018
Over the past decade, teacher autonomy within the formal educational system has been a central topic of discussion among educational stakeholders. This study explored influence over school policy and classroom control (teacher autonomy) among in-service science, technology, and mathematics (STM) educators within the United States. The National Center for Education Statistics restricted-access dataset enabled examination of the study research questions. Specifically, the Schools and Staffing Survey Teacher Questionnaire (SASS-TQ) was employed for the purposes of this investigation. Analysis of data detected differences in both frame variables for influence and control. Hypothesis testing (independent sample t-tests) revealed differences between science and technology education, science and mathematics education, and technology and mathematics education teachers concerning influence over school policy and individual classroom control.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Professional Autonomy, Elementary Secondary Education, School Policy, National Surveys, Science Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Differences, Statistical Analysis
Institute for STEM Education and Research. P.O. Box 4001, Auburn, AL 36831. Tel: 334-844-3360; Web site: http://www.jstem.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Schools and Staffing Survey (NCES)
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