SANTA FE, NM, April 18, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Teachers are facing a crisis as a result of changes in student behavior, says educational services provider Teacher-Effectiveness.com. Additionally, schools face increased political pressure that demands improved academic results. At the same time, economic conditions have worsened, affecting both teachers and students. This unfortunate combination of events is likely to have a severe effect on the quality of education in this country.

One of the most challenging concerns for teachers is disruptive student behavior that robs them of valuable teaching time. Teachers need to be given support and training to prepare them for educating challenging students; directing blame towards teachers only suffices to deter effective teachers and encourage them to leave the profession.

As reported by Mind/Science Review, 92% of teachers who completed an online survey said that pupil behavior had gotten worse over their career, and 70% said they were considering quitting the profession.

There are approaches that have helped teachers deal effectively with difficult behavior, saving them both time and energy. A recent research study completed in an elementary school in Vancouver, Washington, showed impressive results with an 89% reduction in class interruptions in those classrooms where teachers had received training.

Teacher-Effectiveness.com offers training in the form of one-day seminars that can have a lasting impact on a teacher's career. Upcoming seminars are scheduled on April 28, May 11 and June 8 in Denver, Nashville and San Antonio respectively. Contact Professor David Worsley at [email protected] or visit the website http://teacher-effectiveness.com/professional-development/ for further information.

Results Training Associates is an educational consulting and training organization. For further information, please contact us at (505) 990-0677.

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