A Profile of Public School Biology Teachers in the USA.

Lindauer, Ivo E.; Queitzsch, Mary L.

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Profile of Public School Biology Teachers in the USA.

Lindauer, Ivo E.; Queitzsch, Mary L.

American Biology Teacher, v58 n1 p20-33 Jan 1996

Uses data from the National Center for Educational Statistics' Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) to present a profile of biology teachers. Discusses background of biology teachers, preparation in the physical and life sciences, who does the preparation, and expected future trends. Compares data with results reported for chemistry, earth science, and physics teachers. (JRH)

Descriptors: Biology, Ethnicity, Gender Issues, High Schools, Profiles, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Statistical Data, Surveys, Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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