Abstract
This paper reports on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data concerning Australian teachers' motivations for taking up, remaining in, or leaving teaching positions in rural and regional schools. The data were collected from teachers (n = 2940) as part of the SiMERR National Survey, though the results of the qualitative data analysis were not published with the survey report in 2006. The teachers' comments provide additional insight into their career decisions, complementing the quantitative findings. Content and frequency analyses of the teachers' comments reveal individual and collective priorities which together with the statistical evidence can be used to inform policies aimed at addressing the staffing needs of rural schools.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Improving Equity in Rural Education: Symposium proceedings of ISFIRE 2009: International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education |
| Editors | Terry Lyons, Joon-Yul Choi, Greg McPhan |
| Place of Publication | Armidale, Australia |
| Publisher | University of New England |
| Pages | 167-177 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781921208362 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | ISFIRE 2009: International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education - University of New England, Armidale, Australia Duration: 11 Feb 2009 → 14 Feb 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | ISFIRE 2009: International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education |
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| City | Armidale, Australia |
| Period | 11/02/09 → 14/02/09 |
Keywords
- Secondary Education
- Educational Administration, Management and Leadership
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