Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate teacher misbehaviors, their causes and consequences, and what can be done to eliminate them. The sample for the study was chosen according to accessible sampling methods from the elementary schools in the Malatya Province. The sample includes elementary teachers (n = 25), administrators (n = 16), students (n = 25), and parents (n = 19). This research is qualitatively designed and uses a descriptive model. The data was collected using a semistructured interview protocol. After analyzing and categorizing the data, themes emerged. According to the results, the following teacher misbehaviors emerged: lack of business ethics, pedagogical incompetence, and behavioral problems.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-98 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | International Journal of Educational Reform |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- teacher misbehavior
- elementary school
- stakeholders’ perceptions