Horizon Issues 13. New Working Conditions Return to Issues List In those schools customizing instruction, the teacher's day may change so that in addition to fewer large class hours and more tutorials, there will be more time for professional development and program development. Teachers may end up feeling more professional, more effective and less harried. New technologies may open up schedules as student independence permits teachers to move toward something more like a university model. Learning More Visit and read through several of the following: THE MYTH OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FAILURE Findings from The Condition of Education 1997: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF EDUCATION Problems and Possibilities of Teaching, Scholarship, Authority, and Power in Electronic Environments Online Teaching and Learning Resources Bibliography - Professional Life of Teachers Do a search at Electric Library and read at least 2 articles that cast light on this trend or issue. Possible search questions: changing working conditions for teachers "working conditions" AND teachers (Boolean search) Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the issues pages are those of the author, Jamie McKenzie. They are meant to stimulate thought and inquiry about issues and trends, but they do contain some speculation and projection about the future. The author cannot be held responsible if some predictions and trends do not materialize or continue, especially if readers attempt to reverse some of the more disturbing trends. Listing of articles to read should not be interpreted as endorsement of the contents, products or ideas by the author. Credits: The photographs were shot by Jamie McKenzie. Copyright Policy: Materials published in From Now On may be duplicated in hard copy format for educational, nonprofit school district and university use only and may also be sent from person to person by e-mail. All other uses, transmissions and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly.