Monday, January 23, 2012

Problem Statement


Topic: Administrative Teacher Relationship

Problem Statement-
            Standardized test scores among students in grades 4-5 are decreasing. Studies show that there are multiple components, including administrative relationships, that lead to teacher burnout (Alvarez, 2008). Teacher burnout has an impact on how well the teacher performs in the classroom.  The purpose of this dissertation is to determine that there is a relationship between administrative teacher relationship and students’ performance on standardized test.


Alvarez, H. & Grayson, J. (2008). School climate factors relating to teacher burnout:A mediator model.     
            Teaching and Teacher Education.24(5) 1349-1363.

5 comments:

  1. Michelle, good job on your problem statement; however, the next sentence is a bit confusing. Something seems to be missing between "tests" and "the relationship." Technically you should have citations to support the second sentence since you are suggesting that studies have found relationships to exist. Also, keep in mind that we can't prove anything with one study; we can simply examine or determine the relationship.

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  2. Hi Michelle,
    I am very interested in your topic. Standardized tests are one of my "hot button" issues. I am very excited to learn along with you.

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  3. Thank you. I have been watching this issue unfold in my own school.

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  4. Michelle, great looking literature map! I wish mine got that large! Interesting topic,it will be fun to follow it with you. :)

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