Migrant teachers' experiences of teaching in primary schools in Johannesburg.
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2014
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Abstract
This study examined the reasons why migrant teachers were teaching in primary schools in
Johannesburg and it also explored what were migrant teachers’ experiences of teaching in
primary schools in Johannesburg. The data draws from a qualitative study using interviews
and a focus group discussion. The findings indicate that the majority of the teachers
migrating into Johannesburg are of Zimbabwean descent and seasoned teachers. The pull
factors for this move included a desire for political, economic and educational advancements.
Half of the sample migrated as tied ‘movers’, following their spouses to Johannesburg. Many
migrant teachers have had mostly negative experiences. Inefficiencies by the Department of
Home Affairs; temporary contracts causing instability; ill-disciplined learners; xenophobic
attitudes and subject discrimination were key experiences of the migrant teachers in
Johannesburg primary schools.
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M. Ed. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 2014.
Keywords
Teachers, Foreign--South Africa., Emigration and immigration--Social aspects., Primary school teachers--South Africa--Johannesburg., Zimbabweans--South Africa--Johannesburg., Theses--Education.