Work Satisfaction and the ESL Profession.

Pennington, Martha C.

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ERIC Number: EJ437827

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Work Satisfaction and the ESL Profession.

Pennington, Martha C.

Language, Culture and Curriculum, v4 n1 p59-86 1991

An overview of the literature regarding work satisfaction in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) profession indicates that ESL practitioners are basically satisfied with their work but are dissatisfied with promotions, pay, and some administrative aspects. Professional recognition is essential to ensuring work satisfaction and positive career conditions. (90 references) (Author/CB)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Job Satisfaction, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Morale

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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