Abstract
In recent years the notion of a ‘sea change’ has become popularised through a number of television programs such as ‘Sea change’ and the “Real Sea Change”. Typically, this life changing event is associated with a move from an urban centre to a coastal place usually as the person approaches retirement.In this study, an exploration of the reasons why some teachers opt for a life changing move to a rural place - not the coastal place - are examined. This rural change is called a tree change. The biographies and demographics of these tree changing teachers are explored. Additionally, the study sought information on the adjustment and settling in processes for these tree changing teachers as they moved into both their new rural school and the community in which they lived.Implications for rural staffing of schools are drawn from this study.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 23rd SPERA |
| Subtitle of host publication | Collaboration for success in rural and remote education and training |
| Editors | E. Terry |
| Place of Publication | Perth Western Australia |
| Publisher | SPERA |
| Pages | 33-43 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 0977549313 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | Society for the Provision of Education for Rural Australia (SPERA) National Rural Education Conference - Perth Western Australia, Australia Duration: 29 Aug 2007 → 31 Aug 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | Society for the Provision of Education for Rural Australia (SPERA) National Rural Education Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| Period | 29/08/07 → 31/08/07 |