Education
An Autoethnographic Examination of Challenges and Experiences from the First Decade of a Teacher's Career
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Despite research examining why teachers leave at such high rates, the intractable problem of attrition persists. Recently, teacher preparation programs have reported lower enrollment trends, and K-12 schools have reported higher attrition rates. Considering that one critical component of the problem is retention, more work is necessary to explore the nuances of the career trajectory to better retain teachers. Drawing upon my 10 years of teaching, this study uses autoethnography to engage in this work. The findings point to potential courses of action that might lend more insight into the complexities of the profession to better equip teachers, better structure resources throughout particular stages of teaching, and better educate others to support teachers in their work.
Publication Title
New Educator
Publication Date
2024
ISSN
1549-9243
DOI
10.1080/1547688X.2024.2410155
Keywords
attrition, autoethnography, teachers, retention, K-12
Repository Citation
Nerlino, Erin, "An Autoethnographic Examination of Challenges and Experiences from the First Decade of a Teacher's Career" (2024). Education. 4.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_education/4
