Margaret E Whitaker
Author
Publisher
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Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Increasing teacher retention through professional development programs involving teachers as planners and implementers is examined by exploring school climate and its effect on teacher morale. Substandard physical spaces that are often in disrepair, poor administrative support, disillusionment with teaching, poor teacher recruiting practices, and a sense that teaching is not a respected profession contribute to teacher discouragement. Increasing pressure...