Original scientific paper
TEACHER SATISFACTIION WITH THE MAIN ASPECTS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Marko Juričić
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Učiteljski fakultet, Čakovec, Hrvatska
Abstract
This paper deals with theoretical and empirical perspectives on class teacher
satisfaction with the most important aspects of extra-curricular activities (support from
school administration, independence in choosing the programme, pupils’ involvement,
professional development) that motivate the shaping and implementation of the
programme. In the theoretical part of the paper we discuss the fundamental factors for
extra-curricular activities in view of the relevant literature, and in the empirical part we
present the conceptual foundation of investigating teacher satisfaction with the basic
aspects of extra-curricular activities. The research was conducted in four counties
(Medimurska, Varaždinska, Koprivnicko-križevacka and Krapinsko-zagorska) – 9
schools located in the town and 12 schools in the country, and it included 132 teachers
(7 male and 125 female). Statistically significant difference was found for teacher
satisfaction rates in relation to sex, working experience, class and type of school. It can
be concluded that schools can succeed in shaping and implementing a programme of
extra-curricular activities if it focuses on teacher satisfaction with the main aspects of
extra-curricular activities.
Keywords
extra-curricular activities; school support; independent choice of programme; professional development; pupils’ participation
Hrčak ID:
36893
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Publication date:
2.12.2008.
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