'Just Like Breathing': A Portrait of an 85-Year-Old Veteran Teacher
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| Title: | 'Just Like Breathing': A Portrait of an 85-Year-Old Veteran Teacher |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Gray, Christina (ORCID |
| Source: | Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 2021 27(6):571-586. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Experienced Teachers, Teaching Experience, Older Adults, Teacher Motivation, Biographies, Professional Identity, Faculty Development, Teacher Persistence, Theater Arts, Teaching Skills, Personal Narratives |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13540602.2021.1977275 |
| ISSN: | 1354-0602 |
| Abstract: | Through a phenomenological lens of portraiture methodology, this article explores the career experiences of a veteran acting teacher who, at the age of 85 years, remains highly passionate and dedicated to his work with younger aspiring actors. The article reveals how for this veteran teacher, his strong teacher identity characterised by a quest for challenge and a commitment to career-long professional development are significant to maintaining relevance and passion for teaching. As many countries grapple with issues surrounding the retention of veteran teachers, understanding the ways in which he maintains his passion and commitment over succumbing to stress and burn out like so many teachers in the performing arts is timely. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1322274 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Through a phenomenological lens of portraiture methodology, this article explores the career experiences of a veteran acting teacher who, at the age of 85 years, remains highly passionate and dedicated to his work with younger aspiring actors. The article reveals how for this veteran teacher, his strong teacher identity characterised by a quest for challenge and a commitment to career-long professional development are significant to maintaining relevance and passion for teaching. As many countries grapple with issues surrounding the retention of veteran teachers, understanding the ways in which he maintains his passion and commitment over succumbing to stress and burn out like so many teachers in the performing arts is timely. |
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| ISSN: | 1354-0602 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13540602.2021.1977275 |
