Exploring teachers' perspectives on career development: Q methodology research. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chaaban, Youmen; Alkhateeb, Hadeel; Abu-Tineh, Abdullah; Romanowski, Michael
• Is Part Of: Teaching and teacher education. Volume 122(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Teacher career development -- Systems theory -- Q methodology -- Qatar; Teaching -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Enseignement -- Périodiques; Enseignants -- Formation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2022.103987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-051X

Abstract

Abstract: Recruiting, preparing and supporting teachers remain a public concern in many countries, with similar concerns voiced in Qatar. Using a Systems Theory Framework, this study explored the systems of influence on Qatari teachers' career development within individual, social, and environmental-societal contexts. Q methodology was applied, using a 40-statement Q-sample. Forty-two teachers participated in this study, including 27 males and 15 females. Results revealed four distinct perspectives with minimal consensus, and alluding to different career plans: (F-1) considering career prospects, (F-2) pursuing leadership positions, (F-3) surviving in the profession, and (F-4) contemplating leaving the profession. Implications for policy planning are discussed.