This paper attempts to identify the distinctive qualities of successful veteran teachers, referred to as "expert teachers", which separates them not only from novice teachers but more importantly from experienced non-expert teachers. Based on earlier case studies, this paper maintains that the critical differences between expert and…

This study investigated changes in teacher candidates' perceptions of teaching in urban schools as they completed a 4-year teacher education program. Candidates were asked to respond in writing to two questions: "What are your concerns about teaching in an urban school?" and "What are the advantages of teaching in an urban…

This article explores the expectations of support for and the experiences of substitute teachers in an urban school division in Saskatchewan. Data were collected in semistructured interviews with seven substitute teachers. The purpose of the study was to explore how substitute teachers frame their professional experiences and construct their roles…

This article reports findings from a qualitative study of preservice teachers' beliefs about the contexts of urban teaching. Participants were in their first semester of a K-6 licensure program designed to prepare them for urban teaching. Interviews and email reflective journal exchanges with the researcher were the data of the study, and…

This article reports findings from a study of preservice mathematics teacher education students and their beliefs about and experiences with students in an urban high school. The preservice teacher education students participated as mentors to a group of peer tutors in a mathematics tutoring program. Data collected from questionnaires and…

The School of Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is addressing the urban teacher retention challenge through its Institute for Urban Education (IUE). IUE focuses on recruiting individuals from underrepresented populations who have a commitment to their urban communities. Its curriculum is distinguished by five features: (1) an…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 2. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; analysis of neighborhood patterns. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into five chapters, three of which outline the basic curriculum subunits. These three chapters are laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other chapters are in…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 3. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; analysis of community. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into six chapters, one for each subunit. The chapters are laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. The guide is mimeographed and staple bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 4. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; regions of manufacturing activity. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide is divided into three subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. It is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover.…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; early history of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central portion of the guide is divided into five subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is…

Investigates reasons why urban and rural teachers may leave their profession--discusses the differences in career values and motives, discusses the theoretical background, introduces the questionnaire used in data collection, and discusses the differences between rural and urban educators. (JOW)

This article discusses, with reference to several studies of the early 1960's, the problem of the universities' inability to train teachers for urban schools and suggests steps for changes in these teacher programs. (JA)

Describes a systematic, role-oriented approach to the preparation of teachers for inner city schools, by familiarizing them with the students and setting before their student teaching experience. (MM)

Examines the arguments for and against introducing salary differentials into the regional wage pattern." (Author/AA)

The revolving door appropriately describes the attrition among beginning teachers. Especially high attrition plagues our urban schools where highly qualified teachers are most crucial. Even though research over 3 decades has provided the basis for intricate induction programs, not all new teachers experience them. Effective mentoring has provided…