This mixed-methods study examined the perceptions of 1,274 Michigan teachers and 474 administrators on the teacher evaluation process and teacher wellbeing. A stratified convenience sample of public school educators from Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts were surveyed using a researcher-constructed survey tool that included categorical…

This study aimed to identify the views of experienced class teachers and class teacher candidates on values education. It conducted standard open-ended interviews with experienced class teachers and teacher candidates. The study group comprised 9 experienced class teachers from different socio-economic levels and 9 teacher candidates with…

The article begins with a teacher's thoughts at the end of the school week and some of the expectations placed on present day classroom teachers. Responsibility of public school students and respect from public school students are discussed. A discussion of the involvement of teachers, schools, and parents in helping students succeed and the…

Attrition is a major problem for all areas of education. The presence of protective factors has been shown to promote resiliency, which might influence retention. This study was designed to examine characteristics associated with resiliency among a population of pre-service educators, public school teachers, and community-based health educators.…

Accountability for student learning and successful progression through each grade level has been a top priority concern for federal, state, and local educators. Studies have revealed several variables affecting student achievement, with much attentiveness on student attendance. (Barrington & Hendricks, 1989, Borland & Howsen 1998, Coutts,…

This study examined characteristics associated with resiliency among pre-service teachers and public school teachers. Participants completed a 34-item survey developed to represent measurements for the six protective factors most strongly associated with resiliency as defined by Henderson: purpose & expectations (PE), nurture & support (NS),…

This study intends to highlight and recognize the impact of using the KidSmart program on facilitating children's access and use of ICT tools according to Jordanian public kindergarten teachers' viewpoint. In order to achieve this aim, the study applied the same items of the questionnaire that were applied in many kindergartens provided with…

This investigation using Grounded Theory focuses on developing, designing and testing out an evaluation method used as a framework for this study. This framework evolved into the instrument entitled, "Classroom Teacher's Performance Based Evaluation Form (CTPBEF)". This study shows the processes and procedures used in CTPBEF's…

Parent involvement is of critical import in the education field in the fast developing country, China. However, since child development and childhood education are still new areas in China, the knowledge of and concepts for improving parent involvement in China's public schools is still very limited. Due to certain cultural and historical…

Outlines four basic premises behind teacher mobilization and organization, explores current legislation and court decisions affecting bargaining, and reviews recent activities in higher education. (AH)

Explores philosophical and legal trends that have shaped collective bargaining for teachers, focusing on desirable aspects of collective bargaining legislation. Designed to provide school boards, administrators, and legislators with background information for understanding the conditions teachers deem important and for writing collective…

The Wilson Stress Profile for Teachers was administered to 10 public school teachers and 10 teachers of the severely handicapped in private schools to explore differences in stress. No differences existed in sources of stress or strategies for coping with stress; an inverse relationship between job satisfaction and stress levels existed. (JHZ)

State by state comparisons of the various factors that influence a teacher's choice of location. (MB)