The out-of-field phenomenon: Perceptive consequences and support needs through the lens of graduating second career preservice teachers.

Title
The out-of-field phenomenon: Perceptive consequences and support needs through the lens of graduating second career preservice teachers.
Publication Date
2023
Author(s)
Du Plessis, Anna Elizabeth
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4597-7232
Email: adupless@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:adupless
Wheeley, Elizabeth
Klieve, Helen
Gramotnev, Dmitri K
Gramotnev, Galina
Park, Eunjae
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
University of Wollongong * Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources
Place of publication
Australia
DOI
10.53761/1.20.01.09
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/56957
Abstract

Second career preservice teachers' perceptions about the out-of-field teaching phenomenon might influence career decisions, such as retention and attrition. A target group of 133 second career graduating Master of Teaching students voluntarily participated in this mixed method study which offered findings through analysed open and Likert-scale questions and semi-structured interview data. The pilot offers new information about second career preservice teachers' perceptions about their possible involvement in out-of-field teaching practices and the phenomenon's implications for capabilities, skills knowledge, self-efficacy, support needs and professional identity. A critical reflection on quality teaching and teacher training programs, and preparation for the teaching profession form the foundation for further research in this field. The analyses further stimulate a deeper understanding of the future second career teaching workforce and perceptions of support resources.

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Citation
Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 20(1), p. 1-27
ISSN
1449-9789
Start page
1
End page
27

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