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Characterizing the Field of Social Studies: An Examination of US Secondary Social Studies Teachers' Demographics, Workplace Perceptions and Professional Intentions - Couverture souple

Fitchett, Paul G.

 
9783639234688: Characterizing the Field of Social Studies: An Examination of US Secondary Social Studies Teachers' Demographics, Workplace Perceptions and Professional Intentions
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639234685 ISBN 13 : 9783639234688
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010

Synopsis

Who teaches secondary social studies in the United States? How do social studies teachers perceive their profession? Do social studies teachers intend to stay in the classroom? Numerous research has provided contextual arguments as to the nature of the field. Yet, few previous studies have presented a generalizeable, profile of the US social studies workforce. "Characterizing the Field of Social Studies" offers large-scale findings on the state of social studies in the United States. Results indicate that social studies teachers tend to be White males. Moreover, minority and women practitioners are less likely to intend to stay in teaching. Among advanced degree holders, social studies teachers with Masters in educational fields are less likely to stay; while teachers with Masters in social studies related fields are more likely to remain teaching. This study offers evidence that school leaders, policymakers, and teacher educators need to do more in order to prepare and retain secondary social studies practitioners in the United States.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Who teaches secondary social studies in the United States? How do social studies teachers perceive their profession? Do social studies teachers intend to stay in the classroom? Numerous research has provided contextual arguments as to the nature of the field. Yet, few previous studies have presented a generalizeable, profile of the US social studies workforce. "Characterizing the Field of Social Studies" offers large-scale findings on the state of social studies in the United States. Results indicate that social studies teachers tend to be White males. Moreover, minority and women practitioners are less likely to intend to stay in teaching. Among advanced degree holders, social studies teachers with Masters in educational fields are less likely to stay; while teachers with Masters in social studies related fields are more likely to remain teaching. This study offers evidence that school leaders, policymakers, and teacher educators need to do more in order to prepare and retain secondary social studies practitioners in the United States.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639234685
ISBN 13 
9783639234688
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
160
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Personne responsable
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