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Publication details for Dr Patrick Barmby

Barmby, P.W. (2006). Improving Teacher Recruitment and Retention: The Importance of workload and Pupil Behaviour. Educational Research 48(3): 247-265.

Author(s) from Durham

Abstract

The shortage of teachers in England and Wales continues to be a high profile area of scrutiny. Particular subjects (including mathematics; science and English) are categorized by the Training and Development Agency (TDA)for schools as priority or shortage subjects, and London especially has experienced particular shortages in teacher numbers over recent years.

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Notes

This paper reports on the findings from a telephone survey with teachers, examining the issues of teacher recruitment and retention. The paper highlights the important factors, as perceived by teachers, that impact on why teachers enter the profession, and also why they choose to leave.

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