Teacher Shortages and the Challenge of Retention
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Teacher Shortages and the Challenge of Retention

Practices That Make School Systems and Cultures More Attractive and Empowering

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eBook - ePub

Teacher Shortages and the Challenge of Retention

Practices That Make School Systems and Cultures More Attractive and Empowering

About this book

Without taking the time to unravel the complexities of the teaching profession, many may assume that teachers are people who enjoy working with children, and making a difference in their lives. While some teachers may be drawn to the summers off, or the winter and spring breaks, it is doubtful that such shallow incentives propel most individuals to come to or remain in the profession. By identifying the obstacles, it is possible to generate new contexts for practice, that can not only limit the challenges, but create conditions for teachers and students to thrive. This book shares ideas about what such changes could be like, how change could benefit teachers and students alike, and how it could influence a positive shift in society. Before addressing significant reforms in teacher practice, it's important to outline what kinds of experiences make the teacher profession attractive to some and not to others. Taking a closer look at teacher's stories, what drives them to stay and leave, what makes them feel empowered or not, and what makes them feel fulfilled in the role, is this starting point for further exploration.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction: Changing the Landscape of Teaching
  8. Chapter 1: Pay Day
  9. Chapter 2: Significantly Reducing Class Size
  10. Chapter 3: Time to Polish, Prepare, and Reflect
  11. Chapter 4: Time to Teach and Learn
  12. Chapter 5: Time for Robust Professional Learning
  13. Chapter 6: Reducing the Volume of Expectations
  14. Chapter 7: Trusting Teachers’ Capacities to Assess Students
  15. Chapter 8: Respect and Recognition of Teacher Insight, Action, and Creativity
  16. Chapter 9: Teaching Supports
  17. Chapter 10: Meaningful Mentorship Support and Performance Appraisal
  18. Chapter 11: Family Communication and Interaction
  19. Chapter 12: Ample Access to Resources
  20. Chapter 13: Stunning and Stimulating Spaces
  21. Chapter 14: Teacher Leadership Opportunities
  22. Chapter 15: Health and Safety
  23. Conclusion: I Want to Be a Teacher
  24. Bibliography
  25. About the Author
  26. Further Endorsements