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The role of motivations and perceptions on the retention of inservice teachers
Alexander, C. Wyatt-Smith, C. Du Plessis, A.
Alexander, C.
Wyatt-Smith, C.
Du Plessis, A.
Abstract
This article addresses the characteristics, motivations and perceptions of teachers regarding retention. The participants were practicing teachers in Australia. The survey included the Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) scale, previously used with preservice teachers. The results show that: i) teacher motivations are related to self-perceptions in teaching children/adolescents in the community, ii) threatened by negative social perceptions, and iii) influenced by characteristics such as gender. It is concluded that retention may be undermined by employment practices and social perceptions that erode a teacher’s self-concept. Outcomes inform policy for improving employment practices for the retention of a diverse teaching workforce.
Keywords
Inservice teachers, Teacher motivation, Teacher retention, Gender, FIT-Choice
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Teaching and Teacher Education
Book
Volume
96
Issue
Page Range
1-12
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE)
Faculty of Education and Arts
Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE)
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open