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Challenges For Beginning Secondary Technology Education Teachers, Sally E. Arnett-Hartwick, John Cannon
Challenges For Beginning Secondary Technology Education Teachers, Sally E. Arnett-Hartwick, John Cannon
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe challenges faced by beginning technology education (TE) teachers in [state]. Background: The highest attrition rates are among beginning teachers and with a continued shortage of TE teachers, identifying the problems new teachers encounter need to be identified for retention and the sustainability of the TE profession. Method: A qualitative research design using an online questionnaire was completed by 27 [state] TE teachers who had taught four or fewer years. Results: Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: facility management, student management, external relations, and instruction management. Each theme contained subthemes; the predominant subthemes …
Perceptions Of Levels Of Preparedness Of Alternatively Licensed Career And Technical Education Teachers In The State Of Ohio, Dr. Jeremy Jeffery, Dr. Christopher Zirkle
Perceptions Of Levels Of Preparedness Of Alternatively Licensed Career And Technical Education Teachers In The State Of Ohio, Dr. Jeremy Jeffery, Dr. Christopher Zirkle
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Background: Levels of preparedness of alternatively licensed career and technical education teachers were measured using a Likert-type scale across four tasks of a performance-based assessment as part of an induction program in the state of Ohio. Purpose: The purpose of this research study addresses the paucity of research that deals with licensure in the field of career and technical education for alternatively licensed teachers who completed a performance-based assessment. Method: Demographic data and levels of preparedness were analyzed quantitatively and effect sizes were reported. Qualitative data in the form of anecdotal evidence were also analyzed for themes. Discussion: Results of …