Continuing validation of the teaching autonomy scale.

From: The Journal of Educational Research | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Moomaw, William; Pearson, L. Carolyn | Copyright information

Teacher autonomy is a common link that appears when examining teacher motivation, job satisfaction, stress (burnout), professionalism, and empowerment (Brunetti, 2001; Kim & Loadman, 1994; Klecker & Loadman, 1996; Ulriksen, 1996). Many researchers who examined these constructs and their relationships revealed that teachers need to have autonomy (Erpelding, 1999; Jones, 2000; Wilson, 1993). Autonomy also emerges as a key variable when education reform initiatives are examined. Some ...

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