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@article{189062,
        author = {Dr. Om Prakash Tiwari},
        title = {An Evaluative Study of the Organizational Culture of Elementary Teacher Education Institutions in Bihar},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {4683-4687},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189062},
        abstract = {Organizational culture is a critical determinant of institutional effectiveness in educational organizations, particularly in teacher education institutions where professional values and practices are transmitted to future teachers. The present study evaluates the organizational culture of elementary teacher education institutions (TEIs) in Bihar with the objective of understanding prevailing cultural dimensions and their influence on institutional functioning and teacher preparation. A mixed-methods research design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected using an Organizational Culture Questionnaire administered to administrators, teacher educators, and pre-service teachers across selected TEIs, while qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. The study examined key dimensions of organizational culture including leadership and vision, collegiality and collaboration, academic orientation and innovation, decision-making and participation, professional development support, resource climate, and community partnership. Findings reveal that while most institutions demonstrate strong commitment to institutional mission and practicum partnerships with schools, challenges persist in participative governance, systematic professional development, and innovation-oriented practices. The study concludes that strengthening organizational culture through collaborative leadership and continuous professional learning is essential for improving the quality of elementary teacher education in Bihar.},
        keywords = {Organizational culture, Teacher education institutions, Elementary education, Institutional effectiveness, Bihar},
        month = {December},
        }