Urban-originated English Language Teachers Longevity : What Keeps Them in Rural Schools in Sabah?

• Main Authors: Damien, Mikeng, Sheik Badrul Hisham, Jamil Azhar, Nurul Nadya, Mabsah, Ameiruel Azwan, Ab Aziz
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Journal of University Education 2021
• Subjects: L Education (General); LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/34726/1/Urban-originated%20English%20Language%20Teachers%20Longevity%20-%20Copy.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/34726/; http://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/AJUE/article/view/12626

The shortage of trained and qualified English language teachers in rural schools has always been a significant issue in Malaysia, particularly in Sabah, due to the higher proportion of rural areas. Various factors have been associated with teachers’ reluctance to serve in rural schools. Nevertheless...