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A New Conceptual Framework for Teacher Identity Development
Reza Pishghadam1, Jawad Golzar2, Mir Abdullah Miri1
1Department of English, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 26, 2022
Summary
Teacher identity is now understood as dynamic and context-dependent, not fixed. This study introduces a new framework to explore teacher identity construction, incorporating power, discourse, imagination, investment, emotioncy, and capital.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sociology of Education
- Teacher Professional Development
Background:
- Teacher identity research has shifted from a static to a dynamic view.
- Existing frameworks lack inclusivity for studying teacher identity construction.
- A comprehensive model is needed to understand the multifaceted nature of teacher identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel, inclusive conceptual framework for studying teacher identity construction.
- To integrate key components influencing the development of teacher identity.
- To provide a foundation for future research on teacher identity.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and framework development.
- Literature review on teacher identity theories.
- Synthesis of existing research to propose a new model.
Main Results:
- A new conceptual framework for teacher identity construction is proposed.
- The framework includes six core components: mirrors of power, discourse, imagination of reality, investment, emotioncy, and capital.
- These components offer a holistic perspective on teacher identity development.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers a dynamic and multifaceted understanding of teacher identity.
- It provides a valuable tool for researchers and educators studying teacher identity.
- Further research is needed to empirically validate and apply this framework.
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