Teacher Retention In One Urban School District Why Do Teachers Stay: A Case Study
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Authors
Henry, Sarah-Jane
Issue Date
2018-08-03
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Teacher retention , Teacher attrition , Teacher turnover , Altruism , Generativity
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Abstract
Teacher attrition can have a profound effect on the educational experiences of students. Five schools in one New England school district that experienced the least amount of teacher turnover over a three year time period were purposefully selected for this research study which served to provide a clear understanding of why some teachers stay in urban schools, while so many others leave. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (1943) was the theory that framed this study. The participants provided valuable insight into understanding their motivation to stay in the schools. The themes of altruism and generativity emerged in the survey and interview data, allowing the researcher to suggest hiring practices to the Board of Education be structured to include questions that focus on altruistic behaviors and generativity.
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Citation
S.J. Henry, "Teacher Retention In One Urban School District Why Do Teachers Stay: A Case Study", Ph.D. dissertation, School of Education, Univ. of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2018.