Novice Teachers’ Challenges and Coping Strategies in Qatari Government Schools

Shaikha R. AL-Naimi, Michael H. Romanowski, Xiangyun Du

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This study examined the challenges novice teachers encountered in Qatari government schools and the coping strategies they adopt. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 15 novice teachers during their initial years of teaching. The findings demonstrated that most participants faced several personal challenges and other challenges within and beyond the school. Findings also indicated that these teachers confronted these challenges using various coping strategies. The challenges facing novice teachers include teaching and classroom, government, and administrative, and professional challenges. Novice teachers' coping strategies included individual internal peace strategies, active communication, and changing environment. Finally, based on these findings, suggestions are provided to support novice teachers' long-term success in Qatari government schools or similar contexts.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.19.9.7


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Novice Teachers; Challenges; Coping Strategies; Governmental Schools

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