This study of 82 general educators with certification in special education found that over half would consider special education positions. Primary deterrents to special education teaching included paperwork and factors related to working with special populations; potential incentives included adequate teaching resources, minimal nonteaching…

The results are reported of a survey of teachers of English as a second language (ESL) in five Washington, D.C. metropolitan area university language institutes concerning the working conditions most conducive to job satisfaction. The survey found several weak indicators: style and perceived overall administrative effectiveness of the director;…

Describes a study which surveyed teaching staff at Brisbane College of Advanced Education to determine their attitudes toward various aspects of the college's external studies program, i.e., general information, development of instructional materials, the teaching process, and the administrative process. Responses are reported item by item and…

An instructional problems survey administered to 178 elementary and secondary teachers did not confirm the hypothesized developmental difference between beginning and experienced teachers' concerns and problems. The personal, institutional, and task problems found to be common to all respondents are listed and suggestions made for addressing them…

Discusses a survey conducted in the Tatar Republic of the Soviet Union involving over 800 teachers, students, and parents. Reports that the study investigated opinions about teachers' social position. Indicates widespread agreement concerning the teaching profession's low prestige. Explores reasons for the profession's low prestige through an…

This publication describes the high teacher attrition rate in special education and the importance of teacher retention, and provides teacher retention strategies and activities for educators and administrators. Information for the guide was obtained through discussion groups, interviews, and a written survey. Three sections identify strategies…

This document on the working conditions of urban teachers reports data from a survey of 31 elementary, middle, and secondary schools in five urban school districts. More than 400 interviews were conducted with teachers, school administrators, central office personnel, district officials, board members, and union officials. The observations,…