Developing the Teacher Workforce V103 Pt1: 103rd Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education (National Society for the Study of Education Yearbook S.)

Smylie, Mark A

ISBN 10: 0226767183 / ISBN 13: 9780226767185

Published by University of Chicago Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing the Teacher Workforce V103 Pt1: 103rd Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education (National Society for the Study of Education Yearbook S.)
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226767183
• ISBN 13: 9780226767185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 635 grams

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Synopsis

This volume offers a systematic perspective on teacher workforce development, drawing on views that reflect local, direct, and national concerns about issues such as diversity in the workforce, recruitment and retention of teachers, effective professional development and compensation, and the effect of these workforce initiatives on teacher quality and student achievement.

The authors argue that current ways of thinking are inadequate for the nature of the work and future demands because of the neglect of the context, the lack of understanding of teacher career stages, and disregard of the "ripple effect" of educational policy. A coherent, cohesive approach must replace the fragmented and autonomous efforts that predominate today. The volume's authors demonstrate that until a more seamless and comprehensive human resource system is employed, widespread improvements in teacher quality are unlikely and the quality of learning will itself remain compromised.