Exploring society's perceptions of teachers: the culture of teaching in eastern Newfoundland
This critical study uses qualitative methods to study the phenomenon of whether or not the teachers in Eastern Newfoundland society are positively perceived and valued for their work. Fifteen participants were selected from a cross section of society to provide their perceptions. This research indic...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:9451 2023-10-01T03:57:31+02:00 Exploring society's perceptions of teachers: the culture of teaching in eastern Newfoundland Bourgeois, Kara Ann 2008 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/9451/ https://research.library.mun.ca/9451/1/Bourgeois_KaraAnn.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/9451/1/Bourgeois_KaraAnn.pdf Bourgeois, Kara Ann <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Bourgeois=3AKara_Ann=3A=3A.html> (2008) Exploring society's perceptions of teachers: the culture of teaching in eastern Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2008 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:47:25Z This critical study uses qualitative methods to study the phenomenon of whether or not the teachers in Eastern Newfoundland society are positively perceived and valued for their work. Fifteen participants were selected from a cross section of society to provide their perceptions. This research indicates teachers are not considered to be respected professionals by many members of Eastern Newfoundland society. -- The participants in this study believe that many members of society do not truly understand the complex nature of teaching and learning. The de-valuing of educators appears evident in the many challenges placed upon teachers such as the continuous downloading of work, inadequate funding, large class sizes, and increased abuse of teachers. It is believed these perceptions of teachers and the neglect of their challenging circumstances have lead to negative implications for teacher well-being and the successful delivery of education. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository |
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This critical study uses qualitative methods to study the phenomenon of whether or not the teachers in Eastern Newfoundland society are positively perceived and valued for their work. Fifteen participants were selected from a cross section of society to provide their perceptions. This research indicates teachers are not considered to be respected professionals by many members of Eastern Newfoundland society. -- The participants in this study believe that many members of society do not truly understand the complex nature of teaching and learning. The de-valuing of educators appears evident in the many challenges placed upon teachers such as the continuous downloading of work, inadequate funding, large class sizes, and increased abuse of teachers. It is believed these perceptions of teachers and the neglect of their challenging circumstances have lead to negative implications for teacher well-being and the successful delivery of education. |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/9451/1/Bourgeois_KaraAnn.pdf Bourgeois, Kara Ann <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Bourgeois=3AKara_Ann=3A=3A.html> (2008) Exploring society's perceptions of teachers: the culture of teaching in eastern Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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