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Relates a teacher's experience with marking General Certificate of Secondary Education examination papers on an idyllic island off the coast of Scotland. Difficulties associated with the job; Merits of the task; Assertion of the author on the resemblance between marking papers and childbirth.

Reports on the speaking engagement of Elias Avramidis, a lecturer in teacher training at York University, at the Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress at Strathclyde University in Scotland. Presentation of a research paper on changing attitude toward inclusive education through continuing professional development; Lack of understanding among teachers in using appropriate terms about special needs school children; Discussion of the legislative and policy framework of the 1990's.

Deals with the issue on pay increases and better career structure for teachers in Scotland. Details on a report from Gavin McCrone, former government economist; Comparison of McCrone's report with the 1998 Green Paper for the future of teaching in England and Wales by Education Secretary David Blunkett; Significance of an individual development plan for teachers.

Focuses on the status of teachers in Scotland. Reference to `Targeting Excellence,' the government's White Paper on the future of the teaching profession; Issue about teachers' pay and working conditions.