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.