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What Teachers Want: Time and Targeted Teaching

Abstract

This paper describes perceptions of teachers of children from infants through grade five, regarding challenges, supports, and lessons learned. Data sources include a survey of 17 teachers in Fall 2019 and interviews of 14 teachers from January – March 2020. Inductive analysis revealed several themes: Teachers feel confident in their ability, but teacher preparation programs did not sufficiently prepare them for challenging behaviors or working with diverse learners. Teachers love teaching, but are challenged by paperwork, low compensation, low appreciation, higher expectations, and increased mental health issues. Teaching is a difficult job to do with fidelity, and relationships are integral to success.

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