This planning study analyzes both the characteristics and supply/demand of elementary school teachers in Ontario. By using statistical data from 1958-1972, the report shows trends in (a) sources of teacher supply, (b) mobility and retention of teachers, (c) special education and (d) effects and influence of neighboring areas on Ontario education.…

As used in education, the term "turned on" teacher means a teacher who is "with it" in being emotionally, intellectually and existentially involved with: (1) the subject matter being taught; (2) the contemporary scene; and (3) what is relevant for students. Samples of administrators and teachers interviewed stressed personal characteristics and…

This study utilized the Delphi Technique to identify desired competencies at four stages of professional education: entry, preservice, in-service, and teacher educator. As originally developed, the Delphi Technique consists of four steps: a) each participant is asked to write his opinion on a specific topic; b) each participant is asked to…

This study investigated what professional educators believe are the appropriate bases for judging the effectiveness of the teacher. A random sample of all public school teachers and administrators (N=264) in the state of Delaware were instructed to rate each of 16 criteria "according to its importance in determining teacher effectiveness." The…

In the quest for a definition of the good reading teacher, a review of the literature shows that new or copious materials, one specific teaching method, and static teaching behaviors are not responsible for effective teaching. However, observations of five reading teachers, with good references and good reputations but with widely divergent…

Judges teachers on three criteria: firmness, friendliness, and fairness. (Author/IRT)

This article reports on the education, demographic statistics, length of study and length of teaching experience of teachers of Bahasa Indonesia in Victoria. Recommendations are made for inservice training in teaching methods and the language itself. (CHK)

The author believes the role of instructional leader is vital to the success of teachers and the students. Knowing your leadership style and the traits or qualities that you possess will lead you to a more successful career in educational leadership. This article focuses on the qualities and traits that principals are seeking when interviewing…

Presents data from the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Science Project in order to construct a thorough statistical picture of science teachers in Australian secondary schools. (JR)

Presents results of a questionnaire survey of sex, age, qualifications, work experience, teaching load, research and publication activities, professional society membership, and salaries of biologists employed in junior colleges in the United States. (AL)

Striving to be a good teacher "is a worthy goal that is obtainable only through devotion, dedication, and desire. Reprinted from "Aurora News, a quarterly publication of Aurora College. (Author)

Teachers who seek training positions in business and industry should possess the following qualifications: business knowledge; creativity; planning; organizational and supervisory skills; flexibility; and awareness of adult learning approaches. (SK)