Open AccessEducator Perspectives on Teacher Attrition and Retention in Private Early Childhood Schools in India
Author(s) -
Swathi Sandesh Me,
Donna M. Brackin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of advanced research and reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-3248
DOI - 10.9734/ajarr/2021/v15i230363
Subject(s) - attrition , autonomy , flexibility (engineering) , psychology , pedagogy , compensation (psychology) , private school , qualitative research , schedule , teacher education , medical education , mathematics education , political science , sociology , medicine , social psychology , management , social science , dentistry , law , economics
Teacher attrition is a challenge in many countries. This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of teachers and school leaders in India regarding how teacher attrition in private early childhood schools influences the students, teachers, parents, school leaders, and schools and the factors that stakeholders identify as important to retain teachers. Themes related to compensation for increased workloads, positive workplace relationships, schedule flexibility, teaching autonomy and rewards/recognition for work. Sharing these experiences and suggestions of educators on teacher attrition can help education leaders possibly lessen teacher attrition and retention in India.