Abstract
Introduction Technology education is facing no more critical issue than that of its current teacher shortage (Wicklein, 2005). Research conducted by Meade and Dugger (2004), Ndahi and Ritz (2003), Newberry (2001), Ritz (1999), and Weston (1997) have all indicated that technology education has been and will continue experiencing a significant teacher shortage unless action is taken to reverse this problem. Wicklein (2005) indicated that in order to address the issue of the teacher shortage, efforts need to be aimed at recruiting, preparing, and retaining technology education teachers at all levels. This study sought to identify effective retention techniques by determining the factors that influence technology education teachers to stay in teaching positions. The study utilized the survey technique to gather perceptions from technology education teachers and administrators who were elected officials in state technology education associations.
Highlights
Technology education is facing no more critical issue than that of its current teacher shortage (Wicklein, 2005)
The design of this study examined factors that influence technology education teachers to stay in teaching positions
A population was needed that involved both technology education teachers and administrators. These individuals were chosen because of their specific knowledge of technology education, and the factors that influence technology education teachers to stay in teaching positions
Summary
Technology education is facing no more critical issue than that of its current teacher shortage (Wicklein, 2005). Research conducted by Meade and Dugger (2004), Ndahi and Ritz (2003), Newberry (2001), Ritz (1999), and Weston (1997) have all indicated that technology education has been and will continue experiencing a significant teacher shortage unless action is taken to reverse this problem. Wicklein (2005) indicated that in order to address the issue of the teacher shortage, efforts need to be aimed at recruiting, preparing, and retaining technology education teachers at all levels. This study sought to identify effective retention techniques by determining the factors that influence technology education teachers to stay in teaching positions. The study identified personal and professional reasons for technology education teacher attrition such as a low status among colleagues outside technology education and lack of understanding of technology education as a subject
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