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Anna Elizabeth Du Plessis

A Handbook for Retaining Early Career Teachers: Research-Informed Approaches for School Leaders

A Handbook for Retaining Early Career Teachers: Research-Informed Approaches for School Leaders

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This book examines the factors that influence beginning teachers' career decisions and offers strategies to address retention in the educational arena. It is based on an empirical study of over 2,000 beginning teachers and school leaders and aims to guide the development of effective retention strategies and policies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The issue of teacher attrition rates, particularly among those who leave the profession within the first five years, is a pressing global concern. In response, the author has written a book that offers valuable insights into the factors that influence the career decisions of beginning teachers. Through an in-depth examination of their lived experiences, the author seeks to provide new knowledge about the challenges and complexities faced by these educators.

The book adopts a unique lens that explores the multifaceted contexts of a beginning teacher's classroom, including its axiological, structural, interpersonal, and practical aspects. By delving into these various contexts, the book presents strategies that aim to address the critical issues of retention in the educational arena. By leveraging its insights, school leaders are empowered to shift the focus of school policy understanding towards the acute needs of beginning teachers for support.

The book is based on an empirical study that involved over 2,000 beginning teachers and school leaders. Through this study, the author aims to reveal perceptions, truths, and lived experiences that can guide the development of effective retention strategies and policies. Stabilizing the teacher workforce is crucial for ensuring quality education and promoting student success.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for educators, school leaders, and policymakers who are committed to addressing the issue of teacher attrition rates. By providing insights into the experiences of beginning teachers and offering practical strategies for retention, the book contributes to the stabilization of the teacher workforce and the improvement of educational outcomes.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367490096

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