Abstract

Deviant behaviour among lecturers in teacher education universities poses a significant threat to the integrity and effectiveness of these institutions, which are responsible for shaping the ethical and professional development of future educators. This study employed a qualitative, descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the perceptions and experiences of Heads of Departments (HoDs) regarding lecturer deviance. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 HoDs at a teacher education university, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed a complex interplay of promoting and inhibiting factors influencing deviant behaviours across administrative, educational, and pedagogical domains. Drawing on contemporary theoretical and empirical research, the study offers a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of lecturer deviance, highlighting the impact of such behaviours and proposing strategies for mitigating negative consequences while fostering ethical conduct within academia.

Authors: Nematollah Azizi, Maryam Shafiei, Mehdi Mohammadi, Kowsar Khadem

Published in: World Congress on Education (2024)

  • Date of Conference: 26-28 August, 2024
  • DOI: 10.20533/WCE.2024.0022
  • Electronic ISBN: 978-1-913572-71-6
  • Conference Location: Churchill College, Cambridge, UK

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