Retaining Experienced, Qualified Teachers
One process for retaining experienced, qualified teachers is to provide them with opportunities to grow professionally (Blasé & Blasé, 2001). The intent of this paper is to provide information about meeting the needs of experienced, qualified rural teachers, especially in the area of professiona...
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| Published in | The Rural educator (Fort Collins, Colo.) Vol. 28; no. 2 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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National Rural Education Association
03.12.2018
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | One process for retaining experienced, qualified teachers is to provide them with opportunities to grow professionally (Blasé & Blasé, 2001). The intent of this paper is to provide information about meeting the needs of experienced, qualified rural teachers, especially in the area of professional development. A story line of one rural science teacher’s journey with professional development opportunities and experiences is shared. Her principal’s role is also described. Also included is a comparison between the teacher’s experiences and research about professional development. The paper concludes with recommendations for those involved in rural schools, especially in administrative positions will be shared. The recommendations focus on strengthening professional development opportunities and experiences for teachers. |
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| ISSN: | 0273-446X 2643-9662 |
| DOI: | 10.35608/ruraled.v28i2.483 |