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Dissertation
Teachers As Professionals
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2006
Abstract
The broad purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of teachers who participate in the National Board Certification process. My individual interviews with the 4 teachers touched on many of their experiences. The 3 matters that emerged as paramount included professional relationships, teaching practices, and professional development. Focus groups were used with a different set of participants to supplement the individual interviews in order to provide multiple perspectives. Four topics predominated. These topics included feelings of an elevation of status or validation, improved teaching practices, enhanced relationships with colleagues, and rich learning experiences. Improved teaching practices and enhanced professional relationships were topics that emerged from both the individual interviews and the focus groups.
Details
- Title
- Teachers As Professionals
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Mary F. Rogers (Committee Chair)Fernaundra L. Ferguson (Committee Member)Joyce C. Nichols (Committee Member)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 130
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090753306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida