Changing Course: Reflections of Second-Career Teachers

Autor/in	Lee, Darrell
Titel	Changing Course: Reflections of Second-Career Teachers
Quelle	In: Current Issues in Education, 14 (2011) 2, (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1099-839X
Schlagwörter	Teaching (Occupation); Career Change; Alternative Teacher Certification; Occupational Aspiration; Motivation; Reflection; Beginning Teachers; Teacher Education Programs; Program Evaluation; Career Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching; Lehrberuf; Career changes; Berufswechsel; Berufsneigung; Berufsziel; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Junior teacher; Junglehrer; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Berufsentwicklung
Abstract	This study examined the phenomenon of second-career teachers. The participants in this study shared their reflections concerning the motivating factors and common experiences associated with leaving established professions in order to pursue careers in teaching. The study also inquired into the process involved in professional preparation as well as in assimilating to the culture of schools. The participants in this study indicated several reasons for changing careers such as the need for more meaningful work, a more flexible and family-friendly schedule, and the desire to share their experiences with the younger generation. Many of the participants also discussed a sense of religious calling. Hardships faced by second-career teachers are discussed, along with an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of teacher education programs as they relate to second-career teacher candidates. Reflections concerning the participants' current teaching practices are also examined. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Institute and Graduate School of Education. Deans Office, P.O. Box 870211 Payne 108, Tempe, AZ 85287. Tel: 480-965-3306; Fax: 480-965-6231; e-mail: cie@asu.edu; Web site: http://cie.asu.edu
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10