The purpose
of this study was
to examine
the perceived training needs
of Idaho secondary skilled and technical science teachers
for a set
of non-instructional competencies specifically associated with duties related
to program management.
2. Sample
The population
of this study consisted
of skilled
and technical science teachers employed by Idaho secondary schools
for the 2008-09 academic year (N=181). Sixty percent (n=109)
of the 181 teachers participated in the study.
3. Data analysis
As identified by
a mean weighted discrepancy score (MWDS) ranking.
4. Results
The findings indicated that the perceived in-service training areas
for the program management construct,
as identified by a mean weighted discrepancy score (MWDS) ranking,
to be grant writing and funding opportunities, developing curriculum-based school-to-work and/or school-to-career activities, and establishing and organizing co-op/internships. Individuals involved with teacher preparation and in-service training can use the findings
of this study
to inform the development
of pre-service curriculum and in-service educational offerings.