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In It For The Long Haul: How Rural Veteran Teachers Persist In The Profession, Dejuanna M. Parker
In It For The Long Haul: How Rural Veteran Teachers Persist In The Profession, Dejuanna M. Parker
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Research has determined that experienced teachers are more effective in the classroom; thus, efforts to retain them in the profession becomes an important issue to all stakeholders (Mirza, 2011). The key to retention of this valuable educational coalition lies partly in understanding factors that influence persistence in the profession. Respect, recognition, and connectedness with the community, along with intrinsic rewards, and the “call” to teach are prominent components in veteran teachers’ decisions to remain in the profession (McCoy, 2006). Educational executives may find that understanding these factors may be useful in developing practices to help new teachers become veteran teachers.
Addressing Teacher Retention With The Wisdom Of Those Who Have Stayed, Dejuanna M. Parker
Addressing Teacher Retention With The Wisdom Of Those Who Have Stayed, Dejuanna M. Parker
Education Doctorate Faculty Works
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