A questionnaire on various aspects of academic freedom was mailed to 50 randomly selected members of the instructional staff at four schools in the Los Angeles Junior College District. This survey sought to identify potential problem areas and to determine in what areas further study was needed. Thirty-three instructors (66 per cent)--all teaching…

This document presents the instructional agreement of West Shore Community College for 1973-74. The agreement covers responsibilities and privileges of faculty members, employment conditions, working conditions, professional compensation, professional development, faculty evaluation, and other provisions (waiver procedures, staff reduction). (PG)

Presented in this document is the negotiation agreement between Lower Columbia College and the Association of Higher Education for the period from July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1975. Included in the articles are the following: cooperative employer/association relations, association rights and privileges, conditions of employment, faculty…

This annotated bibliography is one of a series designed to provide a guide to the publications of the Agency for International Development (AID) and other agencies working in the field of development assistance. While AID reports and documents are the primary focus of the bibliography, other materials covering the work of international agencies,…

A university philosophy department chairman considers some of the elements of the faculty union movement and argues that the autonomy ("the rule of autonomous reason") of the professoriate is necessary to avoid a greater loss of academic freedom than collective bargaining might gain. (MF)

Considers how lay teachers view justice for themselves in Catholic schools. Suggests that the Catholic Church must strive for just treatment, i.e., teaching environment, teachers' salaries, teacher organizations, of those responsible for teaching the values of Christianity to young students who will make up the Church of the future. (Author/ RK)

Career ladder and other incentive programs are resisted when teachers and administrators involved in the programs are removed from the initial decision making process. The ideal scenario is described. Implications for teacher educators are discussed. (Author/MT)

Responses to a poll revealed that teachers' most common professional problems were: too little time to accomplish objectives, too many nonprofessional duties, overcrowded classrooms, motivating students, lack of administrative support, lack of parental support, troubled children, and discipline. (JD)

Argues that reform of teaching conditions will only come through teachers' initiatives and crusades. Offers ways English teachers can improve their working conditions, including (1) achieving consensus among their colleagues; (2) presenting a workload study to principals, personnel directors, and superintendents; (3) requesting additional…

Teacher stress and job dissatisfaction stem from societal, institutional, and personal factors. Each of these factors is discussed to help educators cope with the problems they face. (DF)

A cross-section of teachers in California were surveyed regarding working conditions, organizational support, participation in decision making, and teacher support for proposed reforms. Findings are presented. (MT)

Predictors of job-related stress were explored in a sample of 200 public school teachers. It was found that stress was related to personal strain; predictors of strain, in order of importance, were role demands, instructional problems (discipline, student competence, placement, standardized tests, and grading systems), and interpersonal relations.…

Getting fired, dealing with bitter disputes, having your competence or integrity challenged--these are experiences that educators have all the time. But what's the difference between educators who triumph over adversity versus those who succumb? Blending sage wisdom and research with real stories from educators, this book introduces you to three…

This paper describes how one large, urban school district is successfully building a quality program for educators by combining organizational development, job embedded learning, and collaboration. POET (Professional Organizational Enhancement Training) works to improve learning by enhancing working environments in schools and departments. It…

This collection of papers presents the reflections of five beginning public school teachers from the greater Boston area on their first years in teaching. They share lessons garnered from teaching, writing, and reflecting together on their introductory experiences. As their first months in teaching passed, they found themselves working in some…