Examining the Morale Level of Student-Teachers at Farhangian University of Mazandaran Based on the PTO Questionnaire
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Morale, Student Teachers, Farhangian University, PTO QuestionnaireAbstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the morale level of student-teachers at Farhangian University of Mazandaran based on the PTO questionnaire. The statistical population included all male and female student-teachers studying in six educational centers of this university, totaling 3,200 individuals. According to the Krejcie and Morgan table, 356 participants were selected as the sample through stratified random sampling. The data collection tool was the Bentley and Rempel Teacher Morale Questionnaire (1970), consisting of 28 items across 10 dimensions, the reliability of which was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha above 0.7. The findings showed that the morale level of student-teachers across various dimensions was generally favorable and above average. The highest level of satisfaction was related to effective communication with administrators and attention to curriculum programs, while the lowest was attributed to community support for education and economic welfare. Therefore, it can be concluded that the promotion of student-teachers’ morale depends not only on educational and psychological factors but also on the improvement of their social and economic conditions. Attention to these dimensions can play a significant role in enhancing the quality of the national education system.
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