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“I don’t want to be a researcher…… I just want to teach” Exploring teacher as researcher identity amongst graduates of an Irish teacher education programme

Kelly, Mary (2020) “I don’t want to be a researcher…… I just want to teach” Exploring teacher as researcher identity amongst graduates of an Irish teacher education programme. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

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Abstract

This study presents an understanding of how a programme of study at master’s level has helped shape the identity of a group of primary school teachers as teacher researchers. A mixed methods design was employed comprising a questionnaire survey and focus groups interviews with graduates of the programme and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the wider field of education. The research design was based on the epistemological position of social constructivism and drew on interpretive theoretical stances as necessary. Findings suggest that graduates value the research knowledge and skills they have acquired following their programme of study. The study also presents the research practices which many have adopted as they negotiate the identity of teacher researcher. The findings also highlight the difficulties of evolving identity sometimes conflicted with the wider school community. The findings will potentially stimulate reflection on, and dialogue around the professional development needs of all teachers in the area of research. The study has relevance for policymakers in planning and promoting professional development to embed a culture of research in schools.

Item Type:Thesis (Doctor of Education)
Date of Award:2020
Refereed:No
Supervisor(s):O'Hara, Joe
Uncontrolled Keywords:Initial Teacher Education; Teacher Identity; Research
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Policy & Practice
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:24999
Deposited On:07 Dec 2020 13:17 by Joe O'hara . Last Modified 23 Feb 2023 12:51

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