 Sustainable Practices of Teachers in Private Educational Institutions: Exploration of Organizational BehaviorA. H. Vidhyalakshmi () and
D. Arivazhagan ()
A chapter in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Reinventing Business Practices, Start-ups and Sustainability (ICRBSS 2023), 2024, pp 616-626 from Springer Abstract: Abstract Sustainable practices within their organizational behaviour are increasingly recognized now-a-days, private educational institutions play a vital role to the development of future generations. This research paper undertakes a comprehensive examination of the sustainable practices adopted by teachers in private educational institutions and their influence on the organizational behavior of these institutions. The paper have a thorough literature review to define sustainable practices, both in the educational context and organizational behavior domain. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving the integration of sustainability in education. The role of teachers plays a main part of sustainability within the educational system is discussed, recognize them as crucial change agents. The study is grounded in a robust theoretical framework that combines organizational behavior theories and sustainability models, offering a conceptual lens to analyze the behaviors and practices of teachers. The research employs diverse methodologies, including surveys, interviews to gather data on sustainable practices in private educational institutions. The research findings explains that teachers in these institutions engage in a variety of sustainable practices, from curriculum development and classroom management to community engagement and environmental initiatives. These practices not only synchronise with the institution's mission and values but also significantly impact the organizational behavior of the educational institutions, leading to changes in leadership approaches, organizational culture, and employee engagement. The paper also examines the role of teacher training and development in promoting sustainable practices and evaluates the effectiveness of sustainability-focused training programs. It discusses about the challenges and benefits associated with the implementation of sustainable practices in private educational settings. This research paper concludes with a discussion on measurement and assessment, providing insights into how the impact of sustainable practices is evaluated within educational institutions. It also identifies common challenges, barriers and suggests strategies to overcome them. In addition, the paper outlines best practices and recommendations for private educational institutions to promote sustainable practices among their teaching staff, thus contributing to a more sustainable educational environment. This study signifies the vital role that teachers play in practicing sustainability within the educational sector and the potential for these practices to shape organizational behavior. Implications in this study for educators, policymakers, and educational leaders, which offers a clear map for promoting sustainability in private educational institutions while advancing the broader goals of sustainability and responsible citizenship. Keywords: Private; educational institutions; teaching staff; sustainability; measuring; citizenship (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6463-374-0_52 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-374-0_52 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research from Springer |
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