Tracking teacher pride of course! A study on how track position and subject matter influence the feelings of pride in Belgian teachers

The aim of this paper is to gain insight in the relationship between teachers’ track position and the feelings of pride (cfr. private regard) they hold towards that specific track. Tracking is used to describe the organizational structure of an educational system that groups students in various curricula based on their ability. There are curricula focusing on academic achievement while other tracks are oriented towards the labor market. Previous research has shown that different statuses are ascribed to these different tracks. Subsequently this might affect the private regard of the teachers e... Mehr ...