Download or read book Perceptions of Career and Technical Education Teachers about Teacher Mentoring and Teacher Retention written by Jane E. Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The importance of supporting new career and technical education teachers has been emphasized as a component of any induction program designed to improve teacher excellence, teacher retention, and ultimately, student achievement. Limited research has been done recently in how best to prepare, mentor, and retain career and technical education teachers who enter the teaching profession through alternative-licensure programs such as Ohio's licensure program. The problem of insufficient information in the literature regarding alternative-licensed career and technical education teachers' perceptions of their preparation to teach as evidenced through university coursework and clinical experiences as well as perceptions of their mentoring programs and activities was the central focus of this descriptive, follow-up research study. Alternative-licensed career and technical education teachers were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the teacher licensure coursework taken between 1995 and 2006 at The Ohio State University. In addition, participants were surveyed concerning their perceptions of mentoring activities and programs in which they participated in the early stages of their teaching careers. As a part of the study, the employment status of the alternative-licensed teachers was also determined to see if those who obtained licensure were working in the field and planning to keep their teaching or education-related positions. Recommendations from the study included the need for mentors to be screened, assigned during the first year even to those teachers hired late, and well trained as to their role, expectations, listening ability, and willingness to give time to the new teacher. Secondly, mentors for alternative-licensed career and technical education teachers need to match with their mentees in content knowledge. Third is the need to avoid duplication of university coursework and mentoring content. Fourth, this study showed that two-thirds of all mentoring programs were being designed either fully or partially in-house, with program content variations by school district. Additional work to design a more research-based, systematic mentoring program for these teachers would be beneficial. Further research needs to be completed on characteristics of successful alternative-licensed career and technical education teacher mentors and on the development of an updated induction model for alternative-licensed teachers and their unique professional development needs.

Download or read book Analyzing Perceptions of Mentoring written by Andrea Michelle Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to examine mentoring practices for new teachers. In an effort to analyze the characteristics of effective mentors and mentoring practices, the primary goal of this study was to determine Oklahoma non-traditionally certified CTE teachers' perceptions of characteristics and elements of the mentoring process from the perspective of the new teacher. This research focused on progressivism as a philosophy through which mentoring theory, learning transfer theory, teacher induction programs, and teacher retention/attrition were studied. Eighty-four non-traditionally certified CTE teachers in Oklahoma participated in an online survey regarding mentor characteristics and mentoring program elements. The online survey used the Mentor Role Instrument (MRI) and the Survey of Mentors of Beginning Teachers (SMBT) in addition to a demographics section. A link to the online survey was distributed via the researcher's email. The results of the online survey were analyzed and statistically significant results were found in many areas. For the MRI, the psychosocial mentor roles appear to be more influential on a positive perception of the mentor than the career development mentor roles. The acceptance and friend mentor roles had the highest mean score for the participants. All four of the SMBT factor areas (teacher involvement/support, staff development, administrative support, resource materials) were considered relatively important for mentoring programs by the participants in this study. Of the four factor areas, teacher involvement/support held the highest mean score. The protégé teachers mentioned having the most difficulties in the areas of learning district policies/being new, their mentor not being helpful, and instructional methods/classroom management. Overall, the protégé teachers wanted more help with culture, procedures, and deadlines within their positions. Finally, recommendations for further research and recommendations for practice were stated.

Download or read book Definitive Readings in the History Philosophy Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education written by Wang, Victor X. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-07-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive Readings in the History, Philosophy, Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education brings together definitive writings on CTE by leading figures and by contemporary thinkers in the history, philosophy, practice and theories of the field. Filling a much needed void in existing literature, this book equips scholars and practitioners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the field of CTE.

Download or read book Opportunities and Challenges in Teacher Recruitment and Retention written by Carol R. Rinke and published by IAP. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opportunities and Challenges in Teacher Recruitment and Retention serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding teachers’ careers across the professional lifespan. Grounded in the notion that teachers’ voices are essential for understanding teachers’ lives, this edited volume contains chapters that privilege the voices of teachers above all. Book sections look closely at the particular issues that arise when recruiting an effective, committed, and diverse workforce, as well as the challenges that arise once teachers are immersed in the classroom setting. Promising directions are also included for particularly high-need areas such as early childhood teachers, Black male teachers, STEM teachers, and urban teachers. The book concludes with a call for self-care in teachers’ lives. Chapter contributions come from a variety of contexts across the United States and around the world. However, regardless of context or methodology, these chapters point to the importance of valuing and respecting teachers’ lives and work. Moreover, they demonstrate that teacher recruitment and retention is a complex and multifaceted issue that cannot be addressed through simplistic policy changes. Rather, attending to and appreciating the web of influences on teachers lives and careers is the only way to support their work and the impact they have on our next generation of students.

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Impact of Mentoring on New Teacher Retention written by Felicia Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the impact of mentoring on new teacher retention and the extent to which the relationship impacts the decision to stay in teaching.

Download or read book Where Does Mentoring Matter Most Teachers Perceptions of Being Mentored During Their First Year of Teaching and the Correlation of Those Perceptions with Job Satisfaction Among Economically Diverse Schools written by Zachary Boyt and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this quantitative study, the researcher explored the relationships between new teacher mentoring and job satisfaction. Although many studies have been conducted on the link between new teacher mentoring and job satisfaction, there exists little research on whether or not there are specific mentoring activities that correlate more strongly with job satisfaction. In addition to filling that gap in the research, this study examined the extent to which job satisfaction is correlated with both mentoring activities and the mentoring relationship. Over 600 teachers across nine districts plus a regional center on Long Island were surveyed. The schools surveyed had varying percentages of economically disadvantaged students.Using both Seligman's (1972) theory of learned helplessness and Ingersoll and Strong's (2011) theory of teacher development as frameworks, this study developed an understanding of the frequency of specific activities in which mentors and mentees engage and if said activities correlate with job satisfaction. The results in this study indicated few significant differences in mentor-mentee activities across varying degrees of economically disadvantaged schools. Moreover, the study found that the following three activities had the strongest correlation with job satisfaction among early-career teachers: understanding the school's evaluation process, time management, and understanding of curriculum. Finally, it was determined that, in general, the strength of the mentor-mentee relationship is more strongly correlated with job satisfaction than any of the specific activities in which mentors and mentees engage. The results could help inform both mentors and trainers of mentors, and the recommendations that were made are intended to build confidence and optimism in new teachers, thus potentially leading to higher teacher retention, and, ultimately, improved student outcomes.

Download or read book Impact of a Mentoring and Induction Program on Academic and Career and Technical Education Teacher Retention at the Burlington County Institute of Technology written by Dolores M. Szymanski and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus group centered discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the mentor. The focus group concluded that the current mentoring and induction plan is a good one that effectively differentiates for the teachers who hold different types of certification and the attendant needs associated with that background. Communication and implementation were identified as issues to be addressed.

Download or read book A Study of Beginning Teachers written by Frances Love Hatzopoulos and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Perceived Efficacy of a Proactive Mentor Program on Teacher Retention Rates in a Rural North Carolina County written by Richard Kevin Lancaster and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: First, second, and third year teachers from a small rural county in North Carolina responded to a survey that ranked their perceptions of the county's mentor program. Qualitative input from twelve new teachers was gathered as well to add depth to the study. Comparison studies were made based on years of experience that the new teacher had, lateral entry or initially certified, and their intent to stay in teaching or not. The new teachers gave their views on the quality of the mentor program in their district. All teachers gave their opinion on what type of assistance they believed should be provided to all first, second, and third year teachers. The study divided the perceptions of the mentor program into three different categories: structure of the mentor program, mentor/mentee relationship, and mentor assistance. The results of the study suggested that a mentor program is perceived to have a positive relationship to higher teacher retention rates. A structured mentor program, mentor-mentee compatibility, regular meetings and observations, and mentor training were key components of a good mentor program identified by the participants. The data from this study reflected the need for administrators to build a mentor program starting with a few select teachers who honestly want to help new teachers. New teachers believed that if the school district and the individual schools were committed to providing ongoing support to mentees, the schools would retain more teachers in the local classrooms.

Download or read book Emerging Research in Agricultural Teacher Education written by Barrick, R. Kirby and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to navigate the complex landscape of agricultural teacher education, scholars face a daunting challenge: the need for a comprehensive research synthesis tailored to their specific needs. While valuable, existing resources often need to provide the focused guidance required to address this discipline's myriad issues. This gap leaves scholars needing a clear roadmap for advancing agricultural teacher education, hindering progress and innovation in the field. Emerging Research in Agricultural Teacher Education revolutionizes the field of education through agricultural research. Offering a comprehensive synthesis of current research and proposing crucial areas for future investigation, this book serves as the definitive solution to the challenges plaguing scholars in the field. Consolidating decades of research and expertise into a single accessible volume, it provides scholars with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of agricultural teacher education with confidence and clarity.

Download or read book To Learn Or Not to Learn written by Roshone Ault Lee and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results indicated that beginning teachers perceived that they learned strategies, techniques, and instructional methods from their mentors; however, they lacked information to help them navigate the technical aspects of their jobs. Future studies should explore how to leverage all stakeholders within a school community to support the transition of early career teachers into the profession.

Download or read book The Relationship of Mentoring to Teacher Retention as Perceived by Current Practitioners in South Mississippi Public Schools written by Linda Jean Lewis Smith and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Possible Effects of Mentoring on Second Career Teacher Perceptions written by Carol A. Lopez and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary goal of this study was to examine the effects of mentoring during the first teaching year of high school Second Career Teachers. The teachers' perception of this aspect of their professional career was studied. The practice has been that school district administration assigns new teachers a mentor to support them in their success. They will be following an Induction Plan created by the district. This study takes into account the value of teachers coming into the teaching field after having been in one or more previous careers. Considerable challenge awaits the Second Career teacher as the states adopt rigorous Common Core Standards and standardized testing becomes required for graduation. The mentoring experience is meant to provide support that may be needed to help teachers be successful. The development of this perception as an effective teacher is rooted in Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986). Their competitive workplace is the site of this support. Therefore, William Glasser's Control Theory, in conjunction with W. Edwards Deming's Quality Control Theory (1950), could be applied for efficient teaching and learning to take place. While lead-managers or administration may act differently in the school environment, school environments and school cultures can also be very competitive. Both Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (1986) and Glasser's Control Theory and Deming's Quality Control Theory (1950) informed this study. Second Career research and my own experience as a teacher and administrator yielded five assumptions. These assumptions informed the interview protocol. Research data were gathered from eight high school Second Career teachers during two interview sessions. Themes became evident from the overlapping data. Recommendations are given for both school administration and those educators who develop district Induction Plans. Implications for further research of Second Career teachers' perceptions of their mentor experience is offered.

Download or read book An Evaluation of Novice Teachers Perceptions of the Mentoring Experience in Knox County Schools written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher retention is a growing problem in the 21st century. Many veterans teachers are reaching retirement age and there are increasing numbers of new teachers entering school systems. School administrators across the state of Tennessee realize that there is a significant number of beginning teachers who are leaving the teaching profession within the first 3 to 5 years of their teaching careers. Beginning teachers are being surveyed to determine why many leave the profession. After gathering input from beginning teachers across Tennessee, school officials began to develop teacher mentoring programs designed to retain beginning teachers. The purpose of this quantitative study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Knox County Schools systemâs teacher mentoring program, New Teacher Induction (NTI), for beginning teachers. The participants in this study were novice teachers (with 1 to 3 years of teaching experience). Two hundred novice teachers were invited to participate. Thirty-eight (19%) participants responded to the first survey. Efforts were made to increase the response rate through reminder emails. Reminders emails were sent 3 times. Hard copies of the participant letter and survey instrument were mailed to the novice teacher group during the 2nd data collection to increase the participant responses. Thirty-one responses were collected during the second data collection. Sixty-nine (34%) teachers participated in this study. Findings of the study are congruent with the literature in terms of perceptions of beginning teachers regarding the effectiveness of their mentoring experience and recommendations for enhancing mentoring programs. Most of the novice teachers indicated that their mentoring experience was successful. Many of the novice teachers also said that they attribute their decision to return to their school the following year to their successful mentoring experience.

Download or read book New Teacher and Mentor Perceptions of Mentoring and Teacher Retention in an Affluent District written by Jaime A. Callahan and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See ProQuest for summary.

Download or read book The Active Mentor written by Ron Nash and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-01-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect with new teachers and help them thrive in the active classroom! This resource demonstrates how to build active teacher mentoring programs that foster teacher retention and increase the effectiveness of new teachers. Stressing the importance of training new teachers to employ active classroom principles that ensure student engagement and achievement, the author provides strategies, anecdotes, and reflection questions that: Discuss the role of professional development in promoting teacher effectiveness Emphasize the importance of creating a schoolwide climate for mentoring Illustrate the critical role of mentors in providing teacher support Demonstrate the importance of building relationships with new teachers