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Publication Date: 2016
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Mathematics Teachers' Support and Retention: Using Maslow's Hierarchy to Understand Teachers' Needs
Fisher, Molly H.; Royster, David
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v47 n7 p993-1008 2016
As part of a larger study, four mathematics teachers from diverse backgrounds and teaching situations report their ideas on teacher stress, mathematics teacher retention, and their feelings about the needs of mathematics teachers, as well as other information crucial to retaining quality teachers. The responses from the participants were used to develop a hierarchy of teachers' needs that resembles Maslow's hierarchy, which can be used to better support teachers in various stages of their careers. The interviews revealed both non content-specific and content-specific needs within the hierarchy. The responses show that teachers found different schools foster different stress levels and that as teachers they used a number of resources for reducing stress. Other mathematics-specific ideas are also discussed such as the amount of content and pedagogy courses required for certification.
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Qualitative Research, Mathematics Education, Comparative Analysis, Teacher Persistence, Mathematics, Teaching (Occupation), Mathematical Concepts, Professional Development, Mathematics Instruction, Psychological Needs, Semi Structured Interviews
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