Elementary School Teachers’ Work Behavior

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Abstract
This study used structured observation methods to examine the work behavior of 5 teachers of second through fourth grades in diverse elementary schools. Comparisons were made with secondary teachers and sixth-grade teachers observed for similar (5-day) time periods in related studies. The teachers in the current sample exhibited higher levels of busyness than those in the other studies. It was speculated that the wide array of student needs and demands responded to by teachers of younger children contributed to their high activity levels. Some policy responses to work overload among teachers were considered.

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