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Swanson, Peter – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2012
There is a shortage of second/foreign language (S/FL) teachers in many parts of the world and the attrition rates are startling. The present study, grounded in social cognitive theory, investigates Canadian and US teachers' (N = 1065) sense of efficacy in teaching languages as it relates to teacher attrition. Findings indicate that S/FL teachers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Teacher Effectiveness, Self Efficacy, Second Language Learning
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Academe, 1995
Seven politicians who have spent some time in the college classroom as professors or lecturers comment on the influence of their teaching experience on their approaches to law-making. The legislators are: Senator Phil Gramm, Senator Paul Simon, Senator Barbara Mikulski, Representative Roscoe G. Bartlett, Representative Bob Filner, Representative…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Change, College Faculty, College Instruction
Palmer, Stacy E. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
John Brademas' career in national politics and its effect on his approach to his work as president of New York University are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Ladders, College Presidents, Conflict Resolution
Healy, Patrick – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1996
David L. Boren, former governor and Senator, has become the most powerful president in the University of Oklahoma's history. Boren wants to give the university the feel of a small private college. His stature gives him flexibility to act decisively and quickly. However, some faculty feel his priorities are wrong and others feel he's moving too…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, Career Change