The Impact of Teaming on Teacher Attrition in Missouri Middle Schools

Wilsford, Angela

The Impact of Teaming on Teacher Attrition in Missouri Middle Schools

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Teacher attrition has burdened the field of education for many years. The cost to taxpayers is enormous, but the cost to students is more. Researchers have looked for an answer for decades. This study sought to find a connection between teacher teaming and teacher attrition. This study was also conducted in order to examine whether team teaching has an effect on teacher attrition due to the collaborative efforts of members and whether the attributes of teaming make a difference in teacher attrition. When an experienced teacher leaves the classroom for other job opportunities, many times these seasoned teachers are replaced with new teachers with little experience. This can, and sometimes does have a negative impact on students. Teaming provides a number of positive experiences for students as well as teachers. In a teaming environment, teachers use common planning time to discuss student-needs as they arise. This study surveyed principals to determine their use of teaming and their teacher attrition. The survey also included an open-ended question to determine common themes regarding principals’ perceptions of why teachers left. The hopes of this study were that key reasons why teachers left would be identified to help others understand the importance of teaming at the middle school.

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