Motivating Mid-Career Teachers: A Resource Teacher Model: What Can Be Done to Revive

Tarrant, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ433457

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Motivating Mid-Career Teachers: A Resource Teacher Model: What Can Be Done to Revive "Greying" Teachers? Aspects of Their Work Such as Autonomy Challenge and Variety All Affect Teachers' Performance.

Tarrant, Barbara

Education Canada, v31 n2 p32-37 Sum 1991

Proposes the resource teacher model as a solution to lack of motivation in middle-aged teachers. The role of the special education resource teacher provides intrinsic rewards such as autonomy, challenge, and variety which can renew motivation. A new role as resource teacher addresses the issues of midlife stagnation and allows for personal growth. (KS)

Descriptors: Career Development, Job Satisfaction, Middle Aged Adults, Professional Autonomy, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Resource Teachers, Special Education, Teacher Motivation, Teachers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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