Abstract:

Within the education system curriculum, teacher, administration, school environment, parents and students are the main objects. However, the teacher is the most important one among all since teaching is shaped by the teacher. The purpose of this study was to explore and to improve understanding of teacher identity of in-service teachers. This study will use qualitative research method, within the qualitative research methods interviewing will be used to get a deeper understanding of teachers' opinions on teacher identity. The study group consists of 21 in-service teachers from different branches and cities in Turkey. The data were analyzed through the coding process until clear themes emerged. Seven significant themes were explored during this journey: the content of the teaching profession, occupational features of a teacher, standardization of occupational features, change of professional identity in time, meaning of teacher identity, the importance of teacher identity, and factors affecting teacher identity.

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