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Title: Why World Language Teachers Stay: Teacher Retention in West Virginia, Challenges and Opportunities
Language: English
Authors: Laura Guglani
Source: Dimensions. 2025 60:96-115.
Availability: Southern Conference on Language Teaching. P.O. Box 33615, Decatur, GA 30033. Tel: 404-290-1942; Web site: http://www.scolt.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Language Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Rural Areas, Barriers, Opportunities, Second Language Instruction, Official Languages, Spanish, Cultural Pluralism, Teacher Qualifications, Mental Health, Language Attitudes, Value Added Models, Geographic Location, Instructional Innovation, Teacher Morale, Teacher Burnout, Teacher Motivation, Cultural Education
Geographic Terms: West Virginia
Abstract: The present study investigates World Language (WL) teacher retention and the challenges and opportunities of teaching a WL in a rural state. Data came from ethnographic interviews conducted with 10 participants, current Spanish teachers teaching throughout West Virginia. Through thematic analysis, eight themes emerged: Lack of Exposure to Cultural Diversity, Lack of Qualified Teachers, Toll on Mental Health, Pressure to Defend the Value of WLs, Remaining in West Virginia, Passing on the Love of Language and Cultural Learning, Innovative Pedagogical Approaches, and Strong Professional Support Systems.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1466505
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