Factors Influencing Teacher Attrition

Résumé du livre

This qualitative case study was conducted to ascertain teachers' perceptions of the reasons for teacher attrition, the reasons why teachers remain in the teaching profession, and the steps that districts can take to enhance teacher retention. The study involved 286 full-time or part-time teachers of kindergarten through twelfth grade students in a public school district located in south-central Pennsylvania. The study's data were collected through the use of an online survey that included closed-ended questions and open-response questions. Personal interviews were conducted with six volunteers who had completed the online survey. The data indicated that among the five proposed reasons for teacher attrition that included salary, working conditions, teacher preparation, professional development, and recruitment practices, the area of working conditions was the most perceived reason for teacher attrition.