Policy, Practice, and Need in the Professional Preparation of Teachers for Rural Teaching.

Gibson, Ian W.

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ERIC Number: EJ488515

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Publication Date: 1994

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Policy, Practice, and Need in the Professional Preparation of Teachers for Rural Teaching.

Gibson, Ian W.

Journal of Research in Rural Education, v10 n1 p68-77 Spr 1994

Analysis of current Australian educational policy and practice and interviews with 24 teachers newly appointed to small rural schools in Australia indicates a need for specialized training for rural teachers and the development of specific rural staffing policies and selection practices. (LP)

Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Rural Areas, Rural Schools, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Selection, Teaching Conditions, Teaching Experience

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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