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A model for understanding teachers' intentions to remain in STEM education.

John R McConnell1

  • 1Department of Educational Specialties, Austin Peay State University, P.O. Box 4545, Clarksville, TN 37044 USA.

International Journal of STEM Education
|January 12, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Teacher satisfaction with salary is crucial for retaining math and science educators. Understanding factors like autonomy and support can improve teacher retention in secondary public schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • STEM Education

Background:

  • Examines teacher retention factors for secondary math and science educators.
  • Utilizes data from the 2007-08 Schools and Staffing Survey.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate relationships between teacher retention factors and intent to stay in the profession.
  • Provide guidance for policymakers to improve teacher retention.

Main Methods:

  • Structural equation modeling applied to a large dataset.
  • Sample includes 6588 secondary math and science teachers in US public schools.

Main Results:

  • Teacher autonomy is linked to socioeconomic impact, student truancy, and experience.
  • Administrative support, autonomy, and salary satisfaction directly influence retention intentions.
Keywords:
Math and science teachersSatisfaction with salaryStructural equation modelingTeacher retention

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  • Satisfaction with salary demonstrates the strongest relationship with teacher retention.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings offer practical insights for educational policymakers and practitioners.
    • Improving teacher retention is vital for the future of STEM fields.
    • Focusing on salary satisfaction and support can enhance secondary math and science teacher retention.