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What facilitates a sense of belonging amongst Australian teachers?
Kelly-Ann Allen1,2, Fiona Longmuir3, Megan G Thorn1
1School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.
Objective:
Enhancing a sense of belonging among teachers could be key to mitigating global teacher shortages. This study aimed to investigate teachers' sense of belonging in the Australian educational context.
Method:
A sample of 3,206 teachers answered a survey with open-ended questions that were analysed using thematic analysis.
Results:
The analysis identified six key themes influencing teachers' sense of belonging: Interpersonal relationships (peer relationships, student and parent relationships); Support and collaboration (providing and receiving support; team dynamics and collaborative efforts); Professional and personal growth (influence and contribution to society, professional learning opportunities, individual professional identity and characteristics); Institutional factors (leadership support, positive school environment, employment stability), Motivators (teaching passion, acknowledgment and appreciation); and External networks (engagement in professional networks).
Conclusions:
The findings provide insights into strategies for enhancing teacher belonging, with potential implications for improving retention and addressing teacher shortages.
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