Dr Mark Ledger's Outputs (2)

What are the key predictors of international teacher shortages? (2024)
Journal Article
Gorard, S., Ledger, M., See, B. H., & Morris, R. (online). What are the key predictors of international teacher shortages?. Research Papers in Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2024.2414427

Recurrent teacher shortages have been a long-standing problem for many countries. Popular strategies to attract and retain teachers, used over several decades across the world, include bursaries, scholarships, performance-related pay, professional de... Read More about What are the key predictors of international teacher shortages?.

A structured review of the potential role of school leaders in making teaching more attractive (2024)
Journal Article
See, B. H., Gorard, S., El Soufi, N., Ledger, M., Morris, R., Maude, K., & Ivarsson-Keng, N. (online). A structured review of the potential role of school leaders in making teaching more attractive. Educational Review, https://doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2024.2392565

Some attempts to address the worldwide shortage of teachers focus on raising the prestige of teaching, and making the occupation more appealing. Teacher job satisfaction and well-being have been identified as important factors linked to the status of... Read More about A structured review of the potential role of school leaders in making teaching more attractive.