Presenting a structural model of professional ability based on individual adaptation and job involvement of teachers of exceptional schools in Gilan province

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational management, Tonkabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon, Iran.
2 Graduated from Master's, Department of Educational management, Tonkabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon, Iran.
Abstract
The purpose of the current research was to present a structural model of professional ability based on individual adaptation and job involvement of teachers of exceptional schools in Gilan province. The research method was descriptive-survey. The statistical population of the research was made up of 117 teachers of exceptional schools in Gilan province. Due to the limited statistical population, the census sampling method was used. In order to collect data, Ladahl and Kenjer (1965) occupational engagement questionnaires, Hill's personal compatibility (2009) ) and the professional ability of immigrants (2013) were used. In order to determine the validity of the research tool from face and content validity and to confirm the reliability of the research tool, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used. In order to analyze the data, the structural equation technique was used using Lisrel statistical software. The research findings indicated that Individual adaptation as well as job involvement has a positive and meaningful effect on professional ability. The results of the research showed that the component of being immersed in work had the highest correlation in the variable of job involvement, and the component of individual freedom had the highest correlation in the variable of job compatibility with professional ability.
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  • Receive Date 10 July 2024
  • Revise Date 31 August 2024
  • Accept Date 10 September 2024
  • First Publish Date 10 September 2024
  • Publish Date 22 August 2024