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Newman, Katherine K. – Principal, 1981
Reviews the concerns of the increasing number of teachers who are over 50: retirement decisions, retrospective career assessment, and societal and value changes. (JM)
Descriptors: Careers, Elementary Secondary Education, Middle Aged Adults, Teacher Attitudes
Campbell, Patricia F.; Johnson, Martin L. – Principal, 1983
Principals need to be alert to the needs of older teachers. They should offer support, preretirement education programs, or time off for teacher reflection and self-renewal. This alleviates preretirement worries, improving the transition period from work to retirement. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Fringe Benefits, Midlife Transitions, Preretirement Education