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Relationships are with people-not with lines of computer code: Changing career from hi-tech to teaching

Relationships are with people-not with lines of computer code: Changing career from hi-tech to... This study examines former hi-tech workers who have pursued a second career in teaching. Narratives of 15 novice teachers: 8 men and 7 women from scientific fields are examined based on Positioning Theory. Two facets of their transition are examined: (a) Reasons for career change and image of both professions and (b) task perception, motivation, and commitment to teaching. Through the narratives, common themes are exposed: feelings of appeal versus rejection; financial sacrifice; work overload in hi-tech; and the need for meaningful emotional connections. Emphasis is placed on the importance of appropriate training for such teachers and the optimal conditions for their placement and acclimation in the education system. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Career Development SAGE

Relationships are with people-not with lines of computer code: Changing career from hi-tech to teaching

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SAGE
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© Australian Council for Educational Research 2023
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1038-4162
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2200-6974
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Abstract

This study examines former hi-tech workers who have pursued a second career in teaching. Narratives of 15 novice teachers: 8 men and 7 women from scientific fields are examined based on Positioning Theory. Two facets of their transition are examined: (a) Reasons for career change and image of both professions and (b) task perception, motivation, and commitment to teaching. Through the narratives, common themes are exposed: feelings of appeal versus rejection; financial sacrifice; work overload in hi-tech; and the need for meaningful emotional connections. Emphasis is placed on the importance of appropriate training for such teachers and the optimal conditions for their placement and acclimation in the education system.

Journal

Australian Journal of Career Development – SAGE

Published: Apr 1, 2023

Keywords: Novice teachers; second career; high tech to education; narrative approach; Positioning Theory; Psychology of Working Theory; beginning teachers; employment transition

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