Teacher Attrition in The Bahamas: Survey of Teachers Leaving the Public School System, 1979-1981

Authors

  • Salomi Stubbs The College of The Bahamas
  • Jonathan Young The College of The Bahamas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v5i0.88

Abstract

As The Bahamas strives to Bahamianize its teaching force, the numbers of teachers leaving the work force is of concern. This study presents characteristics of Bahamian teachers resigning from employment with the Ministry of Education between the years 1979 and 1981.

Author Biographies

Salomi Stubbs, The College of The Bahamas

Teacher Education Student The College of The Bahamas

Jonathan Young, The College of The Bahamas

Lecturer Teacher Education Division The College of The Bahamas

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Published

2008-02-28

How to Cite

Stubbs, S., & Young, J. (2008). Teacher Attrition in The Bahamas: Survey of Teachers Leaving the Public School System, 1979-1981. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 5, 26–33. https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v5i0.88

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Vol. 5 (1986): College Forum

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Original Articles

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