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Exploring Beginning Teachers' Attrition in the Netherlands

Exploring Beginning Teachers' Attrition in the Netherlands

Authors :
den Brok, Perry
Wubbels, Theo
van Tartwijk, Jan
Source :
Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 2017 23(8):881-895.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Based on a review of recent studies and reports, this research investigates attrition among beginning teachers in the Netherlands as well as reasons for teacher attrition, and compares the finding with studies on this topic conducted elsewhere in the world. The findings suggest that attrition among beginning teachers in the Netherlands with a percentage close to 15% is somewhat lower than in countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Yet, causes for attrition are comparable to those reported elsewhere. Interestingly, attrition seemed lower for teachers with a teaching degree, suggesting that teacher education may play a vital role in reducing attrition. In addition, it seems that high-quality coaching and supervision, reducing workload, and organizing a social network for beginning teachers may be important factors in reducing attrition. Finally, there is a need for better registration and monitoring of teacher attrition and for more comprehensive research on this topic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1354-0602
Volume :
23
Issue :
8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1161947
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2017.1360859