Projections of Future Shortages of Mathematics and Science Teachers [microform] / Elizabeth R. Reisner and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5439671
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Reisner, Elizabeth R
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED243703
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1984
- 22 p.
- Summary:
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The author estimates that a minimum of 3600 additional mathematics teachers and 1800 additional science teachers will be needed at the secondary school level over the next several years. Each of the following trends is discussed: (1) increases in high school graduation requirements will increase the need for mathematics and science teachers; (2) declines in high school enrollment will decrease the need for mathematics and science teachers; (3) enrollment in teacher training programs for mathematics and science teaching is likely to decline; and (4) mathematics and science teaching is likely to become less attractive in comparison to other careers. Of these trends, the author believes that the one with the greatest potential impact is the trend toward increasing high school graduation requirements. However, new teacher demand created by this trend will be somewhat offset by decreases in secondary school enrollment. (MNS)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education, Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: 300-82-0248.
- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (68th, New Orleans, LA, April 23-27, 1984).
- Educational level discussed: Secondary Education.
- Policymakers.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Careers
- Educational Research
- Educational Trends
- Enrollment Trends
- Graduation Requirements
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Teachers
- Science Education
- Science Teachers
- Secondary Education
- Secondary School Mathematics
- Secondary School Science
- Teacher Education
- Teacher Shortage
- Mathematics Education Research Science Education Research
- Other authors/contributors:
- Policy Studies Associates, Inc., Washington, DC
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1984
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