Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers - Final Report: Teachers Matter

Send

Extended overview | Table of contents
How to obtain this publication | Press release
Multilingual summaries | Pointers for policy development | Website

ISBN: 9264018026
Publication: 28/6/2005
Pages: 240
Graphics: 59

Teachers Matter provides a comprehensive, international analysis of trends and developments in the teacher workforce in 25 countries around the world; research on attracting, developing and retaining effective teachers; innovative and successful policies and practices that countries have implemented; and teacher policy options for countries to consider. While documenting many areas of concern about teachers and teaching, the report also provides positive examples of where policies are making a difference. It spotlights countries where teachers’ social standing is high, and where there are more qualified applicants than vacant posts. Even in countries where shortages have been a concern, there are recent signs of increased interest in teaching, and policy initiatives appear to be taking effect.

At a time when many countries are facing an ageing teaching workforce and having trouble attracting new recruits, this book provides insights into how governments can successfully deal with these issues.

Extended overview

English
French
Catalan (the quality of the Catalan translation and its coherence with the original text is the responsibility of the Fundació Jaume Bofill)

Table of contents

Table of Contents

Summary of Chapter 1: Introduction

Summary of Chapter 2: Why is Teacher Policy Important?

Summary of Chapter 3: Making Teaching an Attractive Career Choice

Summary of Chapter 4: Developing Teachers' Knowledge and Skills

Summary of Chapter 5: Recruiting, Selecting and Employing Teachers

Summary of Chapter 6: Retaining Effective Teachers in Schools

Summary of Chapter 7: Developing and Implementing Teacher Policy

How to obtain this publication

Readers can access the full version of Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers - Final Report: Teachers Matter choosing from the following options:

Subscribers and readers at subscribing institutions can access the online edition via SourceOECD, our online library..
Non-subscribers can purchase the PDF e-book and/or paper copy via our Online Bookshop.
Government officials can go to OLISnet's Publication Locator.
Access by password for accredited journalists

Press release

OECD urges governments to work with social partners on teacher policy
L’OCDE incite les gouvernements à définir la politique à l’égard des enseignants avec les partenaires sociaux

Multilingual summaries

Dutch	German	Hungarian	Italian
Japanese	Korean	Spanish	Swedish

Website

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers

Top of page

Don't miss

Focus

This new publication focuses on quality issues: it aims to define quality and outlines five policy levers that can enhance it in ECEC.

Starting Strong III - A Quality Toolbox for Early Childhood Education and Care

Focus

This report presents policy recommendations for education systems to help all children succeed in their schooling.

Equity and Quality in Education - Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools

What is PISA? Find out on YouTube

PISA - Measuring student success around the world

Focus

This report aims to help education authorities understand and strengthen lower secondary education.

Reviews of National Policies for Education: Improving Lower Secondary Schools in Norway 2011

Focus

This book looks at the students who excel in PISA surveys despite a disadvantaged background.

Against the Odds: Disadvantaged Students Who Succeed in School

Focus

This report provides advice for designing, planning, implementing and evaluating policies and practices on educational assessment, standards and evaluation.

Establishing a Framework for Evaluation and Teacher Incentives: Considerations for Mexico