Beginning Teachers in Small, Isolated Schools: Time to Question Some Myths?.

Crowther, Frank; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ438267

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Beginning Teachers in Small, Isolated Schools: Time to Question Some Myths?

Crowther, Frank; And Others

Education in Rural Australia, v1 n2 p17-28 1991

Explores the perceptions of 24 inexperienced teachers appointed to isolated rural schools in western Queensland. Focuses on the effects of isolation on the teachers' attitudes, behavior, involvement with the community, and teaching performance. Finds that, contrary to popular belief, many young teachers viewed their experience positively. (SV)

Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Rural Schools, Small Schools, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Morale, Teaching Experience, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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