DEMAND RESEARCH ON THE LABOR MARKET FOR THE PERSONS WITH PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTY

Abstract

Introduction and Aim.:The issue about the less demand of the teacher on
the labor market caused great interest, so we decided to take a survey. Planning
research in the field of education requires great thought. It is characterized by
certain aspects and peculiarities. Research planning includes two phases: divergence
and convergence. We have employed divergence phase, as the preliminary
questionnaires were given to the graduate student. Research was conducted
within the subject “Contemporary Educational Research Methods”. Thus
the graduate students of pedagogical faculty of AkakiTsereteli State University
where involved in it. They conducted research on the requirement of the pedagogical
qualification staff on Georgian labor market. The aim of the research
was to find out the general and professional gaps, which resulted among the
graduates with pedagogical qualifications, during the last 10 years.Accordingly,
96 public and private schools of cities and districts of Georgia have been selected
as the objects of the research.
Research methodology:Educational research encompasses various methods,
such as pedagogical observation, polling method, testing, study of advanced
pedagogical experiences, etc.We will use polling method in our case, as
the researchers are attracted by its’ universality and availability.Questionnaires
are used to get the generalized data, which we have also employed. The questionnaire
was the main working tool for interviewers. The dignity of the questionnaire is thee mass testing and speed of gathering information.
Results and implications:Graduate students and we thought carefully on
how the data should be analyzed.We paid particular attention to the drawbacks
in general or professional skills of the graduates during the last 10 years. Eg.
32% of the respondents noted that they do not possess teaching methodology,
21% cannot engage children in the teaching process, 14% have difficulties in
communicating with children, etc.One of the points in the questionnaire included
advises to the school administration and recommendations to the university.
They urged us to reintroduce teaching methodology and pedagogical practice
in all subjects. They find it desirable to introduce the subjects they teach at the
advanced level and to add age group psychology course.
Conclusion:Results of our research at schools, along with the recommendations
from the school administrators will help us in further improvement of
educational programs and in delivering suitable staff to the school’s needs. Conducted
research helped the masters in the practical realization of the obtained
theoretical knowledge.