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ERIC Number: EJ476598
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
The Shortage of Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Technology: Can Mature Entrants Fill the Gap?
Bullock, K. M.; Scott, W. A. H.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v11 n2 p127-39 Sum 1993
Investigated the nature, expectations, and experiences of "mature" (over 25-years old) entrants to teaching shortage subjects (n=676). Among the reported findings is that most of these students felt the emphasis on teacher education should remain on the notion of practice. (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Research, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Teachers, Teacher Shortage, Teaching Methods, Technology Education
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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