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The Decline of K-12 Candidates: A Qualitative Study From Teacher Candidate Perspectives
Darcey Gray, Barbara Vaiana, Michelle Davis, Raymond Holmes
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DOI:10.17265/2161-623X/2022.05.001
University of Phoenix, United States
Over the last six years there is a considerable decline in individuals wanting to pursue a teaching degree or individuals exiting the profession for various reasons. The decline in teachers highlights the importance of continued investigations in multiple contexts. This research investigates through a qualitative phenomenological research design, themes which contribute to teacher attrition across the United States. The research question to address is, “What are the determining factors of the decline of teacher attrition to be addressed at the district and school administration levels?” The conceptual framework reviews the narratives from surveys, which provides a theme on the rationale why teacher candidates are not staying in the profession. Data sample consisted of new teachers and graduates of teacher preparation programs in the last two-five years who responded to open-ended survey questions in which their responses contributed to the investigation and results. Results revealed three major themes stemmed from the survey questions; support, administration, and management were used interchangeably. The survey questions did not directly identify which city or state participants reside in which could play a factor in the type of resources or issues that could determine the response of participants. The loss of teachers affects not only the instructional aspects, students, and educational communities, but also the financial aspects such as initial training, recruitment, hiring, and professional development. Results of the study can assist in determining how to provide support to current and future educators. Also, the results can aid school administration and districts to assess if the proper supports are in place to ensure the decline of teacher attrition.
teacher decline, teacher support, teacher attrition, school administration, school districts
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