1. 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

2. Overview Research design Factors affecting teacher demand Measures of teacher demand Sources of teacher supply

3. 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

4. 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

5. Population Trends

9. Student Enrollment

10. Teacher Population

11. Teacher Retirement

14. Measures of Teacher Demand Specializations –mathematics –science –French –guidance –special education –administration Geography –urban –rural –remote –isolated

15. Areas of Specialization

16. Geographical Regions UrbanRuralRemote Isolated Relatively easy Very difficult

17. Teacher Supply

21. Conclusions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.