Finlayson, Mary, "The Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on Student Performance: The Case of the Cobb County School District" (2009). Dissertations, Theses and Capstone Projects. 4.
In this article, Finlayson examines the impact that teacher absenteeism has on the Cobb County School district. Moreover, the article examined several factors that were affected by teacher absenteeism. These factors include the financial impact that this is having on the district’s finances. More importantly, it examines the impact that teacher absenteeism has had on student achievement and discipline. Finally, it includes recommendations to help curb teacher absenteeism.
Pitts, K.L. (2010). Teacher Absenteeism: An Examination of Patterns and Predictors (Doctoral Dissertation). …show more content…
W. (2010, January 01). A correlational study of principals' leadership style and teacher absenteeism. Retrieved December 02, 2017, from https://ir.ua.edu/handle/123456789/923 This study examines the correlation between teacher absenteeism and school leadership. In this study, Carter found that school leadership, teacher demographics, and the principal’s experience were all a critical link to helping to determine teacher absenteeism. Researchers also analyzed the regular business community’s absenteeism compared with teacher absenteeism, and found that they were not real vast differences between the private sector and the educational community.
Griffith, D. (2010). Teacher Absenteeism in Charter and Traditional Public Schools. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved December 2, 2017, from …show more content…
First, the researchers found that there were several negative implications that lead to teacher absenteeism, and from that district and school leaders need to ensure that they are looking for ways to help curb this issue. For instance, researchers have linked teacher absenteeism to work environment, school characteristics (educational level, size, and income level), teacher health and job-related stress, and teacher experience. Finally, the report outlines some key recommendations that each district and school can make to help to curb some of the teacher absenteeism, and focus on student
In this article, Finlayson examines the impact that teacher absenteeism has on the Cobb County School district. Moreover, the article examined several factors that were affected by teacher absenteeism. These factors include the financial impact that this is having on the district’s finances. More importantly, it examines the impact that teacher absenteeism has had on student achievement and discipline. Finally, it includes recommendations to help curb teacher absenteeism.
Pitts, K.L. (2010). Teacher Absenteeism: An Examination of Patterns and Predictors (Doctoral Dissertation). …show more content…
W. (2010, January 01). A correlational study of principals' leadership style and teacher absenteeism. Retrieved December 02, 2017, from https://ir.ua.edu/handle/123456789/923 This study examines the correlation between teacher absenteeism and school leadership. In this study, Carter found that school leadership, teacher demographics, and the principal’s experience were all a critical link to helping to determine teacher absenteeism. Researchers also analyzed the regular business community’s absenteeism compared with teacher absenteeism, and found that they were not real vast differences between the private sector and the educational community.
Griffith, D. (2010). Teacher Absenteeism in Charter and Traditional Public Schools. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved December 2, 2017, from …show more content…
First, the researchers found that there were several negative implications that lead to teacher absenteeism, and from that district and school leaders need to ensure that they are looking for ways to help curb this issue. For instance, researchers have linked teacher absenteeism to work environment, school characteristics (educational level, size, and income level), teacher health and job-related stress, and teacher experience. Finally, the report outlines some key recommendations that each district and school can make to help to curb some of the teacher absenteeism, and focus on student