Author Identifier (ORCID)

Christina Gray

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8464-1961

Geoffrey Lowe

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9413-7080

Sarah Jefferson

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3038-1399

Abstract

Through a phenomenological lens of portraiture methodology, this article explores the career experiences of a veteran acting teacher who, at the age of 85 years, remains highly passionate and dedicated to his work with younger aspiring actors. The article reveals how for this veteran teacher, his strong teacher identity characterised by a quest for challenge and a commitment to career-long professional development are significant to maintaining relevance and passion for teaching. As many countries grapple with issues surrounding the retention of veteran teachers, understanding the ways in which he maintains his passion and commitment over succumbing to stress and burn out like so many teachers in the performing arts is timely.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2021

Volume

27

Issue

6

Publication Title

Teachers and Teaching

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

School

School of Education

RAS ID

36951

Funders

Edith Cowan University - Open Access Support Scheme 2021

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

Comments

Gray, C., Lowe, G. M., Prout, P. F., & Jefferson, S. (2021). ‘Just like breathing’: A portrait of an 85-year-old veteran teacher. Teachers and Teaching, 2 (6), p. 571-586.

https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2021.1977275

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10.1080/13540602.2021.1977275

Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.1080/13540602.2021.1977275