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Hsieh, Pei-Hsuan – Computers & Education, 2010
This paper explores online instructors' perceptions on teaching experiences occurring in their own countries. The interviewees are instructors who have taught online courses for more than two years. Eleven interview transcripts, obtained from online instructors from six countries (Australia, Canada, China, United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan)…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Online Courses, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Griggs, Gerald, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Physical Education is a core component of the primary school curriculum. The primary years are perhaps the most significant period for motor development in children, a time during which basic movement competencies are developed and which offers the first opportunity for embedding physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. This is the first…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Teaching Methods, Teaching Experience
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McIntyre, Joanna – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2010
Within the UK there are grave concerns about retention and attrition rates within the teaching profession, particularly in challenging schools. These are compounded by worries about the gap that will be left as long-serving teachers reach retirement age. This article is about the working lives of long-serving teachers in three high-poverty urban…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Teaching (Occupation), Teacher Retirement, Foreign Countries
Vacher, Kai, Ed. – Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, 2010
Schools are now re-designing their curricula to include knowledge and understanding of globalisation. For many schools this is a an extension of the curriculum innovation work focussed on providing more personalised learning pathways for their students. This publication is aimed to support school leaders and teachers in their journey to…
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Global Education, Educational Resources
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Richmond, Robin C.; Smith, Colin J. – Oxford Review of Education, 1990
Reports on interviews with 40 British special education teachers concerning the help provided by the special education support services. Suggests that these teachers find little value in support services for special education unrelated to classroom settings. Finds that teachers value the opportunity to share experiences about student progress with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Interviews