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The State and the Teachers: Problems in Teacher Supply, Retention and Morale.
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Grace, Gerald – Evaluation and Research in Education, 1991
Examines England's and Wales' problems with teacher supply, retention, and morale, outlining recent historical trends in teacher-state relations relevant to contemporary policy and the consequences of changing social and power relations. The paper reflects on the options available for a contemporary education policy informed by insights of…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Ideology, Accountability and Improvement in Teacher Education.
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Taylor, William – Evaluation and Research in Education, 1991
Discusses British ideology, accountability, and teacher education improvement. Recent proposals for restructuring of teacher education do not acknowledge existing changes resulting from government initiatives and internal course reform following National Curriculum requirements. The paper recommends stressing course quality and content as…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, British National Curriculum
Teacher Supply in the 1990s: An Analysis of Current Developments.
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Straker, Neil – Evaluation and Research in Education, 1991
Examines policy issues on teacher supply and retention in the United Kingdom. The paper discusses the contribution made by teacher education courses and notes emerging trends related to student recruitment. It describes three policy-related issues for analyzing recruitment statistics and considers methods to ameliorate the supply problem. (SM)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Policy, Enrollment Trends, Foreign Countries