TY - JOUR
T1 - Dissecting the teacher monolith
T2 - Experiences of beginning basic school teachers in Zambia
AU - Thomas, Matthew A.M.
AU - Thomas, Carolyn M.
AU - Lefebvre, Elisabeth E.
PY - 2014/9
Y1 - 2014/9
N2 - This article explores the multifaceted experiences of beginning basic school teachers in Southern Province, Zambia, through a qualitative study comprised of interviews with 35 basic school teachers. Our research examines the uniqueness of beginning teacher experiences in the global South, and points to the need to recognize the implications of 'Education for All' for this particular sub-group of the teaching population. We found that these teachers faced significant personal and professional difficulties, while receiving little support. Nevertheless, teachers expressed a commitment to the profession. Recommendations are provided to suggest improvements to the transition and socialization process for future beginning teachers.
AB - This article explores the multifaceted experiences of beginning basic school teachers in Southern Province, Zambia, through a qualitative study comprised of interviews with 35 basic school teachers. Our research examines the uniqueness of beginning teacher experiences in the global South, and points to the need to recognize the implications of 'Education for All' for this particular sub-group of the teaching population. We found that these teachers faced significant personal and professional difficulties, while receiving little support. Nevertheless, teachers expressed a commitment to the profession. Recommendations are provided to suggest improvements to the transition and socialization process for future beginning teachers.
KW - Comparative education
KW - Educational policy
KW - Language policy
KW - Primary education
KW - Teacher education
KW - Zambia
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.05.006
DO - 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.05.006
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84905283677
SN - 0738-0593
VL - 38
SP - 37
EP - 46
JO - International Journal of Educational Development
JF - International Journal of Educational Development
ER -