Abstract

This case study used narrative inquiry to explore two novice English teachers’ experiences in the classroom and factors that caused them to leave the profession. Participants were one male and one female located in two southeastern (US) states. Data include transcripts of e-mails, spanning a 17-month period, between the participants and researcher and individual audio-taped interviews conducted by the researcher in May 2005. The teachers’ narratives of disavowal reinforce the need for strengthening induction and mentoring programs, as well as the fostering of caring, healthy work environments.

Citation

Scherff, L. (2008). Disavowed: The stories of two novice teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 24(5), 1317-1332. Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/76111/.

Keywords

• Beginning Teachers
• Career Change
• case studies
• computer mediated communication
• English Teachers
• Interviews
• Job Satisfaction
• Mentors
• Researchers
• Teacher Alienation
• teacher attitudes
• Teacher Identity
• Teacher induction
• Teacher Orientation
• teacher reflection
• Work Environment