A comparative and indepth analysis of Illinois Master Teachers of 1984

The purpose of this two-phase study was: (a) to describe the demographic characteristics and views of the 1984 Illinois Master Teachers and to compare them with those from an overall sample of teachers nationally as complied by C. Emily Feistritzer in her 1986 study Profile of Teachers in the U.S.; and, (b) to explore the diversity within the master teacher sample. The stratified random sample of 200 master teachers (of the 500 identified) was comprised of four sub-groups: (a) elementary males; (b) elementary females; (c) secondary males; (d) secondary females. Data were collected by mail survey. Feistritzer's 57-item survey instrument was replicated with the master teacher sample and data were compared with the national sample compiled by Feistritzer. Data from the master teachers were also analyzed on variables relating to family background, educational attainment, and employment as teachers. For the purpose of identifying future research endeavors, a five-part supplemental instrument was included. Both survey instruments and cover letter were mailed to all sub-groups. Two follow-up mailings were sent to non-respondents and a response rate of 85% was obtained.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Seitz, Janice Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Phelps, L. Allen

• Education, General
• Education, Teacher Training

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Seitz, Janice Ann

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI8924942
(UMI)AAI8924942

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22540