Key findings from the 1996 Ohio Education Supply and Demand Study are presented, covering the areas of current educator employment; enrollment and population; population projections; gender; race; age and experience; employment prospects; and long-term supply and demand outlook. Analysis of the data indicated: (1) the number of school-age children…

From the monthly Saturday Review supplement, "Education in America, sponsored by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation.

A survey conducted by the Division of Teacher Education, Indiana University, found that 85 percent of beginning teachers prepared for ethnic minority settings were successful in finding jobs. (MM)

Houston (TX) schools have developed an innovative attitude toward the teacher shortage; a magnet high school program encourages and prepares students for careers in education. (MD)

Reasons for the decrease in the number of minority group teachers are the following: (1) low status and salaries; (2) alternative career possibilities; (3) desegregation; (4) teacher competency tests; (5) limited career advancement opportunities; and (6) reduction in government supported programs. Recruitment programs, financial incentives, and…

This article argues for the abolition of substitute teachers on the grounds that they waste student time and school district money and that the position degrades the individuals who act as substitutes. (JMF)

This project explored the activities and attitudes of Scottish teachers (N=50) on secondment to a variety of different bodies. The term "secondment" refers to the short-term assignment of a professional person from one institution to another, involving new forms of accountability and professional commitment. Three types of secondments…

Graduates of University of Massachusetts School of Education (1976) were asked in a survey to rate the quality and relevance of their undergraduate experience. Included in the survey were questions pertaining to their student teaching experience, development of professional skills and personal awareness, and theory and methods coursework. They…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 480 ARTICLES IS ARRANGED UNDER FOUR MAJOR RUBRICS--(1) TEACHING AS A PROFESSION (181 LISTINGS), (2) TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULA AND PROGRAMS (27 GENERAL, 77 PRESERVICE, AND 33 INSERVICE LISTINGS), (3) STAFF CHARACTERISTICS (12 STUDENT TEACHER, 66 TEACHER, AND 7 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL LISTINGS), AND (4) TEACHING BEHAVIORS (2…

This paper presents some of the problems of placing bilingual teachers in Australian schools. There are few balanced bilinguals, teacher training institutions do not want to train bilingual teachers, and the Department of Education does not have a policy on bilingual teachers. (CFM)

A study of the career progression patterns of agricultural education majors at North Carolina State University revealed that 94 of the 338 graduates are teaching vocational agriculture. This number represents roughly one-fourth of the vocational agriculture teachers in North Carolina. (LRA)

A follow-up survey of secondary education graduates from three preparation programs was conducted. Information regarding program quality indicates that graduates from agricultural education ranked their preparation as adequate, while graduates from industrial education and curriculum and instruction ranked parts of their program in need of review…

Evidence is cited that a shortage of secondary mathematics teachers now exists and will likely become more severe in the near future. (MP)

Offers to help new teachers adjust to a first job. Proposes bringing to the job the most complete and practical body of knowledge possible, including knowledge of the subject, the situation, and the self. Suggests areas in which the new teacher must seek out information about policies and resources of the particular school. (DK)

Describes problems with vocational and technical education in China. Asserts that (1) school density is too high and size is too low; (2) the establishment of specializations is irrational; (3) the ratio of students to relevant employment is low; (4) teaching materials for the specializations are inadequate; and (5) teacher training and employment…