The academic preparation of Idaho science teachers

Heikkinen, Michael W.

doi:10.1002/sce.3730720106

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“…Only 57% of Idaho science teachers were endorsed to teach the subject they taught. The 43% of Idaho science teachers not endorsed to teach the science classes assigned to them is greater than the 25% indicated by the survey of Idaho science teachers (Heikkinen & Chin, 1985). The difference may be accounted for if those teachers who were teaching science classes which they were not endorsed to teach made up a significant portion of the 67% nonrespondents in the survey.…”

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The academic preparation of Idaho science teachers

Heikkinen

1988

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Science Teacher Supply in the United States

Hudson

1996

School Sci & Mathematics

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The purpose of this study was to describe the supply and potential shortages of science teachers in the United States. Ninety‐six percent of the State Science Consultants of the 50 State Boards of Education responded to a 1992 survey to assess the supply of science teachers. This survey was modeled after Howe and Gerlovich's 1982 study to provide an assessment of changes in science teacher supply over the last 10 years. Although there were improvements in the supply of science teachers, shortages were reported in all science subjects and were particularly critical in physics, chemistry, and earth science. In addition to providing a needed update on science teacher supply, this study analyzed 45 previous studies of science teacher supply and found convincing evidence to support the hypothesis that there is a persistent but fluctuating long term shortage of science teachers. This shortage is attributed to competition with business and industry. To alleviate critical shortages of science teachers, it is recommended that salaries be raised to be more competitive with industry and a national database be established to facilitate monitoring the supply of science teachers.

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The academic preparation of Idaho science teachers

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The academic preparation of Idaho science teachers

The academic preparation of Idaho science teachers

Science Teacher Supply in the United States

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