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    Further Education lecturers: A glimpse into factors influencing their career satisfaction, aspirations and development

    Odejimi, Opeyemi and Ekpenyong, Mandu Stephen (2019) Further Education lecturers: A glimpse into factors influencing their career satisfaction, aspirations and development. Journal of Education and Practice, 10 (7). pp. 71-76. ISSN 2222-1735

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    Abstract

    There is no doubt that Further Education (FE) lecturers are one of the most influential individuals in the life of a young adult. Nevertheless, it is usually reported that they find their jobs stressful and irritating. Furthermore, reports have indicated most graduates do not find teaching in FE sectors as an exciting and interesting environment to begin their career. Thus, this sector is not viewed as one where job satisfaction and opportunities for career developments is derived. This paper provides a glimpse into some reported factors that influences FE lecturers’ career satisfaction, aspirations and development. In particular, personal, organisational, external and political influences that impacts on FE lecturers are examined and a call for further research within this sector is strongly recommended.

    Item Type: Article
    Peer-reviewed: Yes
    Date Deposited: 20 Jan 2020 10:21
    Publisher: International Institute for Science, Technology and Education
    Additional Information: This is an Open Access article published in Journal of Education and Practice, published by International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, copyright The Author(s).
    Divisions: Faculties > Health and Education
    Subject terms: Further education lecturers, Career satisfaction, Career aspiration, career development, motivating factors, impeding factors
    URI: https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/624850
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.7176/jep/10-7-08
    ISSN 2222-1735
    e-ISSN 2222-288X

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