More equal than others?: Meeting the professional development needs of rural primary and secondary science teachers

It is often assumed that teachers in rural and remote schools are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing professional development. But is there sufficient evidence to support this assumption? This paper reports findings from two national surveys comparing the professional development priorities of primary and secondary science teachers from metropolitan, provincial and remote schools. The research found that while teachers' unmet needs for some PD opportunities increased significantly with school remoteness, this was not the case for all opportunities. In teasing out the different PD priorities of primary and secondary science teachers, the paper provides evidence to help education authorities and professional organisations address the specific needs of teachers in different locations.

Invitation to a meeting for the Thespian Sociable

Invitation to a meeting to elect officers for Thespian Sociable from Simeon N. Leo, M.D. Printed in black ink on white paper

Call for meeting regarding I. B. Seixas offering himself as hazzan

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Report of meeting of K. K. S. I. regarding appointment of trustees

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Meeting of congregation for election of 6 trustees and to obtain a new charter

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Call for a meeting of the congregation to elect a trustee in place of Isaac Gomez

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Minutes of meeting regarding purchase of property in Beaver Street

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A model of factors that influence meeting the needs of family with a relative in ICU

This thesis developed a model of factors that influence meeting the needs of family with a relative admitted to an adult intensive care unit. The results from the model indicate that several variables are significant in meeting the needs of families in ICU. The factors identified in this study should be considered when planning future intervention studies or implementing interventions into ICU clinical practice. Meeting the needs of families is an integral part of caring for a critically ill patient. ICU staff can minimise this stressful time for relatives by anticipating and addressing family needs.