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An Assessment of Teacher's Job Satisfaction and its Possible Effects on Student Achievements
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The present study was conducted on 160 teachers of different subjects (Hindi, English, Mathematics, & Science) of secondary level under public sector schools to assess their job satisfaction. Results suggested that job satisfaction level was found maximum in mathematics subject teachers and minimum in Hindi. The key findings of this study was lack of better opportunity, low salary and the work that an individual find boring are certain issues which affect teacher's responsibility. Low level of satisfaction was a significant cause to move out from their objectives and it proportionally affects learning methodology of students.
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Public Sector Schools, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Job Satisfaction.
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