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Motivation and retention of teaching foreign language in South Korea: Perspectives of university instructors
Author(s)
Date Issued
2022
ISSN
1308-1470
1694-609X
Citation
International Journal of Instruction, 2022, Vol. 15(1), pp. 421-436.
Type
Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Abstract
Based on the guidelines of the Social Cognitive Career Theory, the purpose of this
study is to understand the motivations and reasons why foreign language university
instructors decide to stay in Korea for their life-long career development. This
research was guided by one research question, why would foreign university
instructors decide to stay in Korea for more than 15 successive years at the same
university? With the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, ten participants
were invited. The results indicated that personal considerations and financial
considerations are the most important factors for the career development of these
groups of foreign teachers in Korea. This study has contributed to practices
devoted to teachers’ professional development and career development of foreign
teachers. First, the shortage of teachers and educational staff is significant in all
locations, regardless of population. Second, the East Asian region is one of the
popular destinations for many international students, teachers, and professionals to
develop their career goals and personal achievements.
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