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Kaden, Ute; Patterson, Philip P.; Healy, Joanne; Adams, Barbara L. – Global Education Review, 2016
Limited research is available concerning teacher retention and teacher attrition in Arctic Alaska. This paper reports survey research findings, which identify factors related to teacher retention and attrition in Alaskan Arctic Native communities. Teacher retention rates (2009-2013) vary widely over time showing no significant trends. Results…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Surveys, Rural Schools
Kleinfeld, Judith; Noordhoff, Karen – Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 1991
The reflective inquiry approach to teacher preparation is based on analysis of teaching "cases" and is particularly relevant for teachers in Alaska's rural multicultural schools. Students learn to ask ethical as well as pedagogical questions and to reflect upon larger issues imbedded in the details of school life. (Author/SV)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Cross Cultural Training, Higher Education
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Ryan, Susan M.; Dennis, Ruth E. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2000
Surveys, interviews, and observations were carried out at six remote Alaska village schools to explore perceptions and experiences of teachers and aides related to inclusionary practices for students with disabilities. Findings focus on personal stories affecting participants' perceptions, barriers and supports for inclusionary practices, and the…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Isolation
Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research studied the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Seminars on Science program for eight years, from its inception in 1998 to 2006. In 2008, Inverness Research conducted additional studies of the AMNH's new online course, "Evolution". This paper presents teacher survey ratings for "Evolution", along with…
Descriptors: Evolution, Suburban Schools, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research studied the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Seminars on Science program for eight years, from its inception in 1998 to 2006. This paper presents teacher survey ratings for "The Diversity of Fishes", along with profiles of two teachers who took the course. Course takers report on the annual follow-up surveys…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Museums, Seminars, Online Courses
Juettner, Bob; Kleinfeld, Judith – 1978
The evaluation of the Iditarod Area School District small high schools program provided useful information for future program development. The 1978 program for 87 students in 9 scattered schools included: student travel within Alaska and in the lower 48 states; student travel within the district for mini-courses and a student congress; and the…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Alaska Natives, Board of Education Role, Career Education