The Science and Mathematics Teacher Shortage: A Study of Recent Graduates.

Olstad, Roger G.; Beal, Jack L.

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ERIC Number: EJ303344

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Science and Mathematics Teacher Shortage: A Study of Recent Graduates.

Olstad, Roger G.; Beal, Jack L.

Science Education, v68 n4 p397-402 Jul 1984

Surveyed certified science and mathematics education graduates to determine reasons why they: (1) never taught; (2) left teaching; or (3) stayed in the profession. Also examined the conditions for attracting these recently certified teachers into teaching. Indicates that no reservoir of talent ready to assume science or mathematics teaching positions exists. (JN)

Descriptors: Graduate Surveys, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Shortage, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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