Rita Mattus and Audrey Nilsen

EDU 7800

DR. FRANK SMITH

JULY 9, 2008

NORTH HIGHLAND TEACHER SURVEY

ANALYSIS OF IOGA CODING ACTIVITY

and

LESSONS LEARNED

KEY FINDINGS:

The results of our IOGA analysis yielded the following assumptions:

A. GOVERNANCE is the major issue at North Highlands:

Culture of fear (GCF) was the most frequently reported

governance issue (64)

2. Non-distributive leadership (GNDL) at (52) may be a cause of

GCF

Students/teacher relationship are characterized by motivated, high achievers (GSTR) (15)

The district lacks a clear vision from its leadership (GLV) (13)

Women are treated with disrespect and inequality (GM) (7)

INSTRUCTION is the most positive aspect of NH due to:

1. Collegial Sharing (ICS) is what makes North Highlands teachers

tick(37). It provides their job satisfaction.

2. Technological Resources (ITR) (27) are highly touted as

welcome enhancements in the district.

3.Instructional Resources (IIR) (22) Availability of materials

and supplies prominently figure in North Highands’ teachers job

satisfaction.

ACCOUNTBILITY proves to be an area in which there is lack,

particularly with respect to the following:

Safety, Order and Discipline (ASOD) (28) was a frequently

expressed concern, primarily in the inconsistent enforcement of rules by leadership.

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Communication (AC) (22) is a weak link in the district, as is

The culture of Dishonesty, distrust and disrespect (ADDDD) (22).

Lack of Teacher Recognition (ATR) (12) is cause for concern, along with

Differential Treatment of Students (ADTS) (10)

ORGANIZATION was both positive and negative with:

1. Daily Operations (ODO) (14) and Physical Plant (OPS)

(14) most frequently positively noted, and

2. High Teacher Turnover (OHTT) (10) most negatively

reported.

LESSONS LEARNED:

This Coding activity brought to light a number of key elements:

The counting method must be standardized, particularly if multiple parties are involved, to avoid errors and maintain consistency.

Coder reliability is essential; therefore, the coders must establish uniform standards.

For ease of tallying codes, a left orientation, or other standardization will make the codes more easily retrievable.

When there are too many responses in a “General” category or bin, a new code should be established that is more specific to capture what is being reported.

Coding items must be highly legible and properly sequenced.