Journal article
"A bull stole my bike": Teachers' experiences of belonging in regional, rural and remote Australian communities
Issues in Educational Research, Vol.35(1), pp.160-180
2025
Abstract
Workforce shortages in the education sector have reached crisis levels, particularly in regional, rural and remote (RRR) communities. While teacher attrition is the subject of much critical research and public debate, understanding the reasons teachers remain in these communities is less frequently explored. Our phenomenological study, based on interviews with 21 teachers from six RRR schools in Western Australia, reveals that the merging of personal and professional identities fosters a sense of validation and belonging. The profound impact of strong bonds with colleagues, students, and their families significantly enriches these teachers' lives and is a key reason for their decision to stay.
Details
- Title
- "A bull stole my bike": Teachers' experiences of belonging in regional, rural and remote Australian communities
- Authors/Creators
- Dr Kirsten Lambert (PhD) (Author) - Murdoch University, School of EducationChristina Gray (Corresponding Author)Sarah Booth Dr (Author) - Victoria UniversityMary-Anne Macdonald Dr (Author) - Edith Cowan University (Australia, Perth)Takaeia Beard Ms (Author) - Pilbara Kimberley University Centres
- Publication Details
- Issues in Educational Research, Vol.35(1), pp.160-180
- Publisher
- Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991005754335007891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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