Unveiling Factors Influencing Teacher Professional Alienation: A Qualitative Case Study
The purpose of this study is to unveil the factors that influence teacher professional alienation. The study included a group of 20 teachers and school administrators employed in a province located in the northwestern region of Türkiye. This qualitative case study involved this cohort working across...
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Published in | Bulletin of Educational Studies Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 10 - 21 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
23.06.2024
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Online Access | Get full text |
ISSN | 2979-9732 2979-9732 |
DOI | 10.61326/bes.v3i1.252 |
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Summary: | The purpose of this study is to unveil the factors that influence teacher professional alienation. The study included a group of 20 teachers and school administrators employed in a province located in the northwestern region of Türkiye. This qualitative case study involved this cohort working across various educational levels, including kindergartens, primary, secondary, and high schools. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect data. Content analysis was employed for data analysis. Results revealed four main factors that influence teacher professional alienation: (1) problems between district/school administration and teachers, (2) legislation, (3) students, and (4) parents. We discuss our results in line with the accumulated research findings and provide some implications for policy and practice. |
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ISSN: | 2979-9732 2979-9732 |
DOI: | 10.61326/bes.v3i1.252 |