Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

Nationally, there is a shortage of foreign language educators, and the rate of attrition in certain areas of the southeastern part of the United States is startling. The researcher investigated foreign language teachers' (N = 463) perceived efficacy teaching languages in Georgia, and findings suggest there is a link between perceived efficacy and Spanish teachers leaving the profession. Specifically, teacher perception of abilities to help students learn at the introductory levels of language study appears to be a predictor of teacher attrition. This research has implications for teacher preparation and induction into the profession. (Contains 4 tables, 1 figure and 4 notes.)

Comments

This article first appeared in Hispania, Volume 93, Number 2, June 2010, pp. 305-321.

Copyright © 2010. The Johns Hopkins University Press.

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