ERIC Number: EJ1242244
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Publication Date: 2020
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Fused Identities: An Exploration of Primary Teachers' Geographical Identities
International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, v29 n1 p74-88 2020
Teachers working with younger pupils in schools often teach their pupils multiple subjects; therefore, the relationship that the individual teacher has with each subject area is likely to be significant. This paper reports on research which focused on the relationship that a sample of primary teachers working in England, has with geography. The research explored the individuals' unique geographical stories using a phenomenological methodology in order to gain insight into the relationship between the teachers' subject-specific identity and their overall identity as teachers. This paper outlines the research findings which indicate that the teachers surveyed have a fused identity, whereby they consider their subject-specific and generic pedagogy to be complimentary facets and not mutually exclusive.
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Geography, Foreign Countries, Professional Identity, Identification (Psychology), Experienced Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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