International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 9
Available Online: 15 July 2024
Author/s:
He, Jingjing
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the education industry, professional development, career mobility, and career satisfaction of employees play pivotal roles in shaping the overall success of educational institutions. These interconnected factors contribute to a competent, engaged, and motivated workforce, fostering a high-quality learning environment for students. This study delves into the relationship between professional development, career mobility, and career satisfaction among employees in the education industry of Anhui, China, providing a foundation for developing a comprehensive Career Success Framework. The descriptive research design was utilized in the study as it is a valuable tool for understanding the current state of professional development, career mobility, and career satisfaction among educators. The survey questionnaire was the instrument used and considered a valuable tool for understanding the current state of professional development, career mobility, and career satisfaction among educators. The participants of the study were 343 teaching staff of selected 5 well-known universities in Anhui Province. Results revealed that professional development practices of the respondents that focus on skills development, networking, career planning, and support were moderately agreed and are essential for the success of organizations in the education industry which led to enhanced organizational performance and increased student success. The agreement among respondents in the education industry regarding career mobility emphasized the importance of vertical mobility, external mobility, and career adaptability for employee growth and organizational success and the overall vitality and innovation of the education sector. The respondents have had moderate agreement about career satisfactions in terms of work-life balances, recognition, and appreciation stresses importance of those factors for shaping successful and impactful education scene. One very significant relationship has been found between professional development practice, career mobility as well as career satisfactions. Also, a career success model was made for workers from the education field. Researching intertwined parts of professional development, careers mobility, and career satisfaction in educators from Anhui sure have huge potential for bettering teachers’ experiences, informing on policy decisions, and making a stronger and thriving education field in province and more. This research effort gives a very valuable steppingstone to a future where educators are geared with both knowledge, skills, and motivation to do well in their careers and contribute toward success of future people.
Keywords: professional development, career mobility, career satisfaction, career success
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24651
Cite this article:
He, J. (2024). Professional development, career mobility and career satisfaction among employees in education industry in AnHui China: Basis for career success framework. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(9), 39-51. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24651