Overseas trained teachers: part of a problem or part of a solution?

Warner, Lionel (2010) Overseas trained teachers: part of a problem or part of a solution? Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal (TEAN), 1 (2).

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Abstract

Overseas trained teachers (OTTs) have grown in numbers during the past decade, particularly in London and the South East of England. In this recruitment explosion many OTTs have experienced difficulties. In professional literature as well as press coverage OTTs often become part of a deficit discourse. A small-scale pilot investigation of OTT experience has begun to suggest why OTTs have been successful as well as the principal challenges they have faced. An important factor in their success was felt to be the quality of support in school from others on the staff. Major challenges included the complexity of the primary curriculum. The argument that globalisation leads to brain-drain may be exaggerated. Suggestions for further research are made, which might indicate the positive benefits OTTs can bring to a school.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal (TEAN)
Publisher:	Unipress
ISSN:	2054-5266
Departments:	Professional Services > Academic Quality & Development (AQD)
Depositing User:	Linda Shore
Date Deposited:	05 Jul 2012 08:05
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 09:45
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1343

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