Expectations of PhDs Working in a Challenging School Environment: Results from a Qualitative Study

Syed Abdul Waheed, Nadia Gilani and Muhammad Saqib

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2021, vol. 7, issue 2, 255-264

Abstract: Purpose: It is fortunate or unfortunate that PhDs are working as school teachers at different levels. It may be predicted that many PhD degree holders will be ready to join the School Education Department in near future while many candidates are completing their PhDs. The present study purports to explore expectations of PhDs working as school teachers and exploring the challenges they face while teaching in various schools of Sahiwal Division, Pakistan.Design/Methodology/Approach: Participants’ lived experiences of working in schools were examined through the phenomenological approach of qualitative research. For this purpose, eleven PhDs were approached through a snowball sampling to gather data on the phenomenon employing the interviews.Findings: The results emerged in the form of themes and sub-themes that include relationships with the school community, PhD teachers’ expectations (sub-themes: expectations from students and colleagues, expectations from education authorities, and expectations for professional development), and challenging school environment.Implications/Originality/Value: The study implies the recognition of PhDs working as school teachers, their professional satisfaction, service structure and appropriate placement in the education system

Keywords: PhD; School Teacher; Expectations; School Environment; Qualitative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v7i2.1582

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