Teachers are facing an increasing number of changes in their job context, many of which significantly affect their work lives. This study offers a theoretical understanding of the changes in teachers' working conditions, starting from the intensification thesis. The case study of a Flemish (Belgian) elementary school shows the existence of various…

Describes the results of a questionnaire survey of English department heads regarding teaching load and teaching conditions. (DD)

This article provides a summary of the five major recommendations from the nation's highly accomplished teachers on the problems in staffing high-needs schools. Insights from these teachers reveal that salary incentives alone will not suffice to attract and retain good teachers for high-needs schools. Working conditions matter--most notably,…

EVALUATING FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS AGAINST A CONSISTENT SET OF CRITERIA IS ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT IN THE COMPREHENSIVE JUNIOR COLLEGE. THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE DEVELOPED AN INDEX SYSTEM, IN WHICH THE NORMAL TEACHING EFFORT IS RATED AT 1.000 POINT EACH SEMESTER, OR 2.000 IN A 2-SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR. FACTORS FOR EQUATING FACULTY…

Faculty course load requirements and their relationship to college size (small, medium, or large), location (north, south, middle, or west), and degree of faculty participation in work condition policy determination were the concern of this National Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges' study. Of the 993 junior colleges contacted,…

Following up on an earlier national survey study of Canadian teachers' formal and informal learning, this study had 13 Ontario secondary teachers keep detailed logs of their day and evening activities, along with notations about what they may have learned as a result of engaging in each activity, for 7 consecutive days in late 1999, and again in…

Does less class time lead to improved teaching? Author says yes, and suggests several ways in which the classroom teacher's burden could be eased. (Author/SP)

Charts and graphs display research findings on the vocational teacher's job in such areas as hours spent on teaching and ancillary duties, class size, special needs students, basic skills proficiency, inservice training, classroom observation, and status of equipment and materials. (SK)

A questionnaire on faculty work load was sent to the presidents of 57 colleges selected at random except for 3 factors: universities and colleges of the City University of NY were not included; the emphasis was on private institutions; colleges selected were primarily in the south, east and midwest. Of the 39 or 68.4% replies, 35 were from private…

Compares principals' and teachers' perception of teaching conditions with the more positive views being possessed by principals. Information related to relative adequacy of conditions described by five scales, Effectiveness, Curriculum, Load, Facilities and Support is presented. (EB)

RESULTS OF A 93-PERCENT RESPONSE TO QUESTIONNAIRES MAILED TO 68 COLLEGE PRESIDENTS ARE TABULATED AND COMPARED WITH COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE EL CAMINO FACULTY. LITTLE STATEWIDE UNIFORMITY IN PRACTICES IS REPORTED, EXCEPT FOR A 71-PERCENT AGREEMENT ON THE USE OF 15 LECTURE HOURS AS A BASIC LOAD. COLLEGE SIZE AND AGE ARE NOT RELATED…

Describes political and economic conditions in English Departments that are being manipulated to the detriment of the writing discipline and the teacher of writing. (DD)

Urges language arts teachers to consider and follow the statements on teacher workload issued by the National Council of Teachers of English. Suggests ways in which individual teachers can improve their profession. (JT)

Argues that college faculty, including English teachers, must work to maintain a healthy, whole person in the midst of their maddeningly busy schedules. Outlines the pressures and responsibilities faced by college faculty. (HB)

Argues that reform of teaching conditions will only come through teachers' initiatives and crusades. Offers ways English teachers can improve their working conditions, including (1) achieving consensus among their colleagues; (2) presenting a workload study to principals, personnel directors, and superintendents; (3) requesting additional…