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Juul, Thomas P. – 1996
The purpose of this study was to provide data on what role organizations for homosexual teachers play in the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual teachers and to provide these organizations with information on how to strengthen their memberships. Thirteen lesbian and/or gay male teacher organizations assisted by distributing a survey on openness,…
Descriptors: Bisexuality, Career Development, College Faculty, Elementary School Teachers
Mercer County Community Coll., Trenton, NJ. – 1992
Instructional materials are provided for a course that deals with improving assertiveness and attitude at work. Designed for use in a workplace literacy project, the course, developed by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) and its partners, is also intended to teach students techniques of dealing with difficult people and effective…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assertiveness, Burnout, Conflict Resolution
Ohio State Dept. of Aging, Columbus. – 1989
A shortage of home care paraprofessionals in Ohio is causing concern about the quality and continuity of care. Worker turnover is high, ranging from 30-70 percent. Most paraprofessionals share several traits: middle-aged women; single, with dependents; sole breadwinners in their households; wage earners of less than $11,000 per year; part-time…
Descriptors: Burnout, Caregivers, Certification, Employed Women
Lutz, Frank W.; Maddirala, James S. – 1987
This study investigates the responses of teachers in Texas to a state-mandated pupil testing program. Based on literature reviewed, it was expected that effects of the mandated tests would relate to teacher burnout and account for differences in teachers' feelings of control over curricular, teaching, and professional decisions. The responses of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
Maryland Univ., College Park. Univ. Coll. – 1985
Eighty papers from a 1985 international conference on improving university teaching are presented. Topics include the following: personality problems of students; using computers in teaching; burnout, stress, and renewal of academic staff; improving teaching by evaluating teachers; teaching writing; curriculum development in management and applied…
Descriptors: Burnout, College Faculty, College Instruction, College Planning
Schwab, Richard L.; Iwanicki, Edward F. – 1988
This paper focuses on the perceptions of all administrators (N=24) and teachers (N=165) in a school district regarding the success of a merit pay program in providing a motivational climate for teachers. In 1984 a school district in New Hampshire instituted a Performance Based Salary Program (PBSP). This paper addresses the following research…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Community Support, Elementary Secondary Education, Merit Pay
Billingsley, Bonnie S. – Corwin Press, 2005
This book highlights the problems that drive many special educators out of teaching and outlines practical recommendations that leaders can use to increase retention. Drawing on field experience as well as research findings, the author provides a comprehensive framework for supporting special educators. This book provides effective ways to: (1)…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Wellness, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Burnout
Duffy, Mary Lou; Forgan, James W. – Corwin Press, 2004
Surveys show that 98% of school districts are reporting shortages of special education teachers, and that nearly a quarter of a million new special education teachers will be needed over the next few years. Special education teachers are leaving the field at twice the rate of general education teachers. Why? Special education teachers can quickly…
Descriptors: Workshops, Assistive Technology, Special Education Teachers, Labor Turnover
Seyfarth, John T. – 2002
This book is about managing people in schools. Its objective is to make prospective and practicing school administrators aware of the wide range of activities covered by the term "human resources management" and to present the best of current practice in personnel work. Chapter titles reflect the book's content: (1) "Human Resources Management and…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Collective Bargaining, Compensation (Remuneration), Conflict Resolution
Self, Mary Jo Crawford – 2001
The high national attrition rate among vocational education teachers (50 percent within 6 years) prompted a study to determine trade and industrial teachers' reasons for leaving and to make recommendations to increase teacher retention. Following a literature review of teachers' motivation and reasons for attrition, interviews were conducted with…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Faculty Mobility, Higher Education, Labor Turnover
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Lieber, Carol Miller; Rogers, Jamala – Education and Urban Society, 1994
Provides a personal view of a midsized urban school district's efforts to implement conflict-resolution programs throughout the district. The authors present the different approaches used and reflect on the successes or failures of each approach. Recommendations for overcoming common obstacles in program development are offered. (GLR)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Schools
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Kaff, Marilyn S. – Preventing School Failure, 2004
The purpose of the study was to provide insight into the inability to retain qualified special education teachers. Why do special educators say they want to leave? What conditions would encourage them to stay? Nearly half of the teachers reported they planned to leave the field in the next 5 years. They cited three areas of concern: administrative…
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Multiple Employment, Teacher Role
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Burchielli, Rosaria; Bartram, Timothy – Australian Journal of Education, 2006
This paper presents the case study of a culturally diverse, inner suburban, primary school located on a government housing estate. We report on high levels of stress amongst the teachers at the school and find evidence of professional bureaucratic conflict. Two main findings are reported. First, that teacher stress is attributed to a combination…
Descriptors: Evidence, Conflict, Educational Change, Teacher Burnout
Canter, Lee – 1994
This book shows teachers how to empower themselves to face the challenges of teaching, avoid burnout, and maintain their enthusiasm for the profession. Based on common characteristics of many high-performing teachers, each chapter explores one of these attributes and shows how each of these can be learned or acquired. The chapters are illustrated…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation
Wachter, Joanne C. – 1999
This survival guide helps elementary school teachers successfully manage their classrooms. Some of the techniques are also appropriate for middle and high school teachers, church school teachers, and preschool teachers. The 24 chapters focus on important classroom management issues, and each chapter includes quick tips for immediate use. A…
Descriptors: Attendance, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques, Committees
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