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 inBulletin of Educational Studies Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 10 - 21
Main Authors Yılmaz, Mehmet, Kılınç, Ali Çağatay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.06.2024
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ISSN2979-9732
2979-9732
DOI10.61326/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.
ISSN:2979-9732
2979-9732
DOI:10.61326/bes.v3i1.252