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Investigating the perceptions of self‐efficacy of in‐field and out‐of‐field home economics teachers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Out‐of‐field teaching is a strategy employed to address global teacher shortages. This study compares Australian in‐field and out‐of‐field teacher effectiveness perceptions when teaching home economics. An online survey ( N = 194) identified statistically significant findings that negatively impact the subject, teachers, and students: in‐field teachers report they are more effective than out‐of‐field teachers, while out‐of‐field teachers claim they are equally effective; in‐field and out‐of‐field teachers report declines in self‐efficacy and well‐being when teaching out‐of‐field; out‐of‐field teachers use narrower subject skills, safety, and knowledge. Professional learning, skill development, resource provision, support/mentoring, planning time, and strategic hiring are suggested to address out‐of‐field teaching challenges.

Source: Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal

DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.70006

Authors: Donna Pendergast, Sarah McManus, Anna Du Plessis, Jay Deagon

Institutions: Griffith University, University of New England, Central Queensland University

Language: English

Topic: Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900