The Teacher's Predicament.

Grant, Gerald; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ282056

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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The Teacher's Predicament.

Grant, Gerald; And Others

Teachers College Record, v84 n3 p593-609 Spr 1983

Certain dissatisfactions emerged as a universal theme among 200 teachers observed and interviewed during a study of school environments. Teachers are charged with increased responsibility, while they suffer from a loss of authority. Reasons for the loss of authority and its effects on teacher morale are discussed. (PP)

Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Autonomy, School Support, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Burnout, Teacher Morale, Teaching (Occupation), Teaching Conditions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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