A Case Study of Chinese Novice Teachers' Agency in the Context of International Schools in Mainland China

Su Tian

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 5卷7期 (2022/07) Pp. 754-759

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202207_5(7).0113

摘要

Due to a combination of subjective and socio‐cultural factors, Chinese novice teachers have a relatively weak sense of professional agency in the contexts of international schools. International school leadership plays a weak role in facilitating these teachers' exercise of professional agency. The findings indicate that multi‐professional support is the solution for Chinese novice teachers to gain positive experiences, thus help with their agency promotion and identity renegotiation. Besides, another indication is teacher qualification makes no proof of a qualified teacher, and teacher education in mainland China has a long way to go.

關鍵字

Professional agency ； Chinese novice teachers ； professional identity ； leadership ； international schools

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