Understanding the professional identity of overseas Korean schoolteachers: The case of Korean transnational educators in one school in Southeast Asia
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The professional identity of overseas Korean educators has hitherto not been studied. This article examines the professional identity of Korean teachers working in a Korean school in Southeast Asia. Through a qualitative case study exploring the teachers’ experiences, challenges faced, and perceptions of their roles as cultural ambassadors, the study demonstrates how teaching in an overseas Korean school enhances the teachers’ sense of responsibility, commitment, and professional development. Data is analyzed through the lens of ecological systems theory. Findings indicate that personal factors, including teacher agency and flexible attitudes, along with external support are crucial for teachers’ meaningful overseas teaching and sense of professional fulfillment.
Source: International education journal
Author: Yoosun Na Kevin Kester
Institution: Seoul National University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411501051