Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Jennifer T. Butcher, PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
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Jennifer T. Butcher, PhD Proposal Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair
1. An Examination of Factors Related to the Job Satisfaction and Retention of Alternatively Certified Teachers A Dissertation Proposal Presented by Jennifer Butcher Dissertation Committee William Allan Kritsonis, PhD., Chair Donald R. Collins, PhD., Member David Herrington, PhD., Member Ronald Howard, PhD., Member October 2008
36. Analysis of Data (Quantitative) Correlational Research Question 1 Hypothesis Independent Variables Dependent Variable Statistical Measurement What trends are occurring in the comparative numbers of alternatively certified teachers and the numbers of traditionally certified teachers over a period of five years within a selected urban district? There is no statistically significant relationship in the comparative numbers of alternatively certified teachers and the numbers of traditionally certified teachers over a period of five years within a selected urban district. Two Groups: 1) Alternatively Certified Teachers 2) Traditionally Certified Teachers Pearson’s r coefficient of correlation Number of Alternatively Certified Teachers and Traditionally Certified Teachers
37. Analysis of Data (Quantitative) Correlational Research Question 2 Hypothesis Independent Variables Dependent Variable Statistical Measurement Is there a relationship between the percentage of alternatively certified teachers and the percentage of traditionally certified teachers in the elementary schools of the selected urban district? There is no statistically significant relationship in the percentage of alternatively certified teachers and the percentage of traditionally certified teachers in the elementary schools of the selected urban district. Two Groups: 1) Alternatively Certified Teachers 2) Traditionally Certified Teachers Pearson’s r coefficient of correlation Percentage of Alternatively Certified Teachers and Traditionally Certified Teachers
38. Analysis of Data (Qualitative) Surveys/Questionnaire & Interviews Data will be presented in tabular form to show categories & frequencies. The weighted mean will be computed for retention factors. Responses for questions will be categorized into emergent themes. These will be presented in tabular form showing the categories with corresponding frequencies and percentages. Inputs from the selected teachers, mentors, administrators, and HR directors will be identified, summarized and explained.