Preparing for Changes in Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating the Factors that Influence Job Placement of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates

Author

Amy F. Johnson PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service

Date of Award

2015

Call Number

LB1780 .J64 2015

Document Type

Open Access Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy

Department

Muskie School of Public Service

First Advisor

David L. Silvernail

Second Advisor

Charles S. Colgan

Third Advisor

Catherine Fallona

Keywords

College & university Education Degree graduates, Maine, teacher quality, age of graduates, reporting measures

Abstract

Teacher preparations programs are facing increased pressure to report on the outcomes of their graduates, including their job placement rates. Prior research on job placement for teachers establishes that a variety of factors are related to whether or not individuals apply for and receive jobs. This research study explored these factors through quantitative analysis of three cohorts of teacher preparation program completers within the University of Maine system, using logistic regression to identify the individual and contextual characteristics that are most predictive of job application and hiring.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Amy F. PhD, "Preparing for Changes in Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating the Factors that Influence Job Placement of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates" (2015). All Student Scholarship. 126.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/etd/126