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Changing careers to become a school teacher explores
the career transition journey of 17 mature age
individuals who had for particular reasons decided
to leave their first careers and become elementary
school teachers. Their career transitions were
sometimes taken in response to resolving a
difficulty with their work life, while others had
undergone retrenchment and were forced to pursue a
brand new career. This book was developed from their
experiences, perceptions and motivations. It is
hoped that their stories will serve to be
both personally and professionally enriching for
those who are considering a career change in
general and in particular a career change to school
teaching.

Changing Careers to Become a School Teacher: A study of mature age preservice teachers in career transition