Teacher supply and demand: An analysis of current developments in Newfoundland and Labrador David C. Dibbon Faculty of Education Memorial University of Newfoundland May 2001
Overview Research design Factors affecting teacher demand Measures of teacher demand Sources of teacher supply
Research Design Original research conducted in 6 phases –Review of literature –Forces influencing supply and demand –Assessment of present and future demands –Sources of teacher supply –Teacher retention –Conclusions and recommendations
Factors Affecting Teacher Demand Globalization –Increased mobility –Changes to curriculum Policy –Teacher allocation formula –Teacher retirement patterns Demographics –Population trends –Student Enrollment trends –Teacher retirement trends
Population Trends
Student Enrollment
Teacher Population
Teacher Retirement
Measures of Teacher Demand Specializations –mathematics –science –French –guidance –special education –administration Geography –urban –rural –remote –isolated
Areas of Specialization
Geographical Regions UrbanRuralRemote Isolated Relatively easy Very difficult
Teacher Supply
Conclusions