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Title:The implications of the out-of-field phenomenon for effective teaching, quality education and school management
Authors:Steyn, G.M.
Du Plessis, E.ISNI
Year:2007
Periodical:Africa Education Review
Volume:4
Issue:2
Pages:144-158
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:educational management
teachers
External link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/18146620701652754
Abstract:The out-of-field phenomenon, that is the situation where teachers teach outside their field of expertise, adds complexity to the education environment and affects learners, colleagues, parents, governing bodies and school management. It puts extra strain on school management's responsibility to provide quality management and jeopardizes effective teaching and quality learning. This article examines the implications of the out-of-field phenomenon for school management. An empirical investigation entailing the use of a qualitative approach was employed for the study. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with selected participants who shared their experiences of the phenomenon. Findings indicated that the out-of-field phenomenon and its implications should be recognized in order to provide effective and quality teaching, substantial teacher support and sufficient staff development programmes. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]
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