We examined the development of pre-service teachers' self-efficacy beliefs and attitudes towards inclusive education through first teaching experiences during a 4-week practicum. Additionally, we assessed the burnout-related variables (job-related satisfaction and exhaustion and perceived competence support during the practicum). Whereas t-tests…

Two hundred seven graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) who had taught for a semester or longer and 322 who had not yet taught responded to a questionnaire concerning their perceptions of GTA training. The questionnaire assessed GTA perceptions and characteristics in seven areas: demographic characteristics and teaching responsibilites; training…

College seniors in hospitality internships (n=69) were highly satisfied with work and generally satisfied with supervision. They were concerned about lack of opportunities for growth; 49% did not receive incentives for exceptional work; one-third did not think their suggestions were implemented. Many could not identify how performance appraisals…

A survey of internal medicine residents at Northwestern University's medical center found that the students enjoyed teaching and considered it critical to their own education. These views appear unrelated to previous teaching experience, academic background, or academic career plans. Variables correlating with teaching satisfaction and improvement…