ERIC Number: EJ1214695
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 14
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"Trying to Keep Afloat": Early Career Teaching in an Australian Setting
Joseph, Dawn
Issues in Educational Research, v29 n2 p444-457 2019
Teacher preparation requires pre-service teachers to have requisite skills, knowledge and understandings in regards to curriculum planning, preparing and presenting. This paper forms part of a research project Pre-service teacher attitudes and understandings of Music Education, focusing on the Master of Teaching (MTeach) 'Teach For Australia' program (2015-2017). Narrative reflection and interview data is presented as a case study of 'Laura' transitioning from 'student identity to teacher identity', putting theory into practice, 'thinking on her feet', 'looking after self' and 'keeping afloat'. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis as an analytical tool, the findings are discussed in relation to three overarching themes: learning on the job, forming a teacher identity, and showing leadership. Generalisations about other courses/programs or institutions across Australia cannot be made. Limitations of the current study are acknowledged and lessons learnt may impact on teacher education and have implications for future research.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Beginning Teachers, Music Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Music Education, Professional Identity, Theory Practice Relationship, On the Job Training, Teacher Leadership, Leadership Qualities
Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc. 5/202 Coode Street, Como, Western Australia 6152, Australia. e-mail: editor@iier.org.au; Web site: http://www.waier.org.au
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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