Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Case study

Page No :

57-63

Abstract :

Introduction. This paper outlines socio – cultural factors which may impact teachers’ decisions and practices regarding instruction. Goal. To examine and assess the working behavior of teachers aiming at identifying the key school cultural factors that influence the effective working behavior. Materials and methods. Theoretical method: studies and analysis of literature sources, empirical method: questionnaire. Results. The four dimensions of school culture collectively exert a strong influence over teacher behavior in a number of ways. Conclusions. Based on what teachers report about their school culture, this study of school culture leads to a better understanding of the people working behaviors towards improving the schools performance.

Keywords :

socio-cultural factors, school culture, professional orientation

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Cite as :

Muzis, I. (2009). The impact of social and cultural factors on a teacher. Švietimas: politika, vadyba, kokybė / Education Policy, Management and Quality, 1(1), 57-63. https://doi.org/10.48127/spvk-epmq/09.1.57