The well‐being of teachers in Flanders: the importance of a supportive school culture |
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| Authors: | Antonia Aelterman Nadine Engels Karen Van Petegem Jean Pierre Verhaeghe |
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| Institution: | 1. Ghent University , Belgium;2. Free University of Brussels , Belgium |
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| Abstract: | Research on the well‐being of teachers was conducted at the request of the Department of Education in Flanders, Belgium. The goals were: (1) to construct an instrument for the Education Inspectorate; and (2) to conduct a survey in order to identify school‐related conditions relevant for teachers’ professional well‐being. Based on literature and panel discussions with teachers and principals, a questionnaire was constructed, tested and subdivided in subscales following a factor analysis. The questionnaire was administered to a representative sample of elementary (covering both nursery and primary schools, children aged 3–12) and secondary school teachers. A multilevel analysis reveals how differences in scores can be explained at school level. |
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| Keywords: | Well‐being Teachers School culture Survey Self‐efficacy Professional support |
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