ERIC Number: EJ1085319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1694-609X
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Why Do They Stay: Factors Influencing Teacher Retention in Rural Zimbabwe
Gomba, Clifford
International Journal of Instruction, v8 n2 p55-68 Jul 2015
The attraction and retention of teachers in Zimbabwe is a problem not only unique to Zimbabwean schools, but all over the world. The problem is more pronounced in rural areas where resources are scarce, hence the tendency to repel teachers. Although the problem of teacher turnover is real, there are teachers who have remained in the profession for many years. The aim of the study is to find the factors that have influenced teachers to remain in teaching in rural Zimbabwe. Participants (n = 6) in the study were all practicing as teachers, having taught in the rural areas for at least ten years. Data was collected through interviews which were audio-taped and transcribed. The results from this basic interpretive qualitative study showed that teachers remained in the profession because of need to support their families, job security, unmarketable, support from colleagues and administration, and self-sacrifice leadership by principals.
Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Rural Schools, Foreign Countries, Job Security, Principals, Instructional Leadership, Labor Turnover, Interviews, Audio Equipment, Qualitative Research, Teacher Attitudes, Secondary School Teachers, Administrator Characteristics, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Family Work Relationship
International Journal of Instruction. Usak University, College of Education, Ankara Izmir Yolu, 1 Eylul Kampusu, Usak, 64200, Turkey. Tel: +90-5357355455; e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Zimbabwe
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