Download or read book The Perceptions and Effects of One School District s Teacher Induction Program written by Beth Ann Moore and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher induction programs are seen as a means to support and guide new teachers in bridging the gap between pre-service preparation and assuming the role as a professional. This qualitative case study looked at the perceptions of second year teachers new to the teaching profession and the effects of the induction program they experienced. The in-depth study explains the relationship between an induction program in a suburban Indiana school district in addition to the intentions and motivating factors associated with the program. The participants in the study consisted of five, second year elementary teachers, two building principals, and the Human Resource Director of the school district. The methods of data collection included one-on-one interviews with all participants, group interviews with the teachers, and observations of New Teacher Induction Seminars for first year teachers led by the Human Resource Director. The effects associated with the new teacher induction program are reflected through an interpretive lens. My research question was: What are the perceptions of new teachers completing the induction program and remaining in the school district beyond the critical first few years? The dynamics and complexity of new teacher induction programs have been proven to give support to new teachers in the critical first few years, and this study supported the induction process in regards to the social process and transitioning from pre-service preparation to classroom teacher. The induction process was not the salient factor the teacher participants attributed to their job satisfaction and to their remaining in the school district. The support, nurturing, and guidance provided through mentoring, principal's encouragement, and colleagues were the key components the teachers regarded as significant to their teaching success during years one and two.

Download or read book Second year Teacher Perceptions of a Teacher Induction Program written by Karla W. Eidson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher induction programs are a means to support and guide new teachers in bridging the gap between pre-service preparation and assuming the role as a professional educator. This qualitative case study reviews the perceptions of second-year teachers regarding the induction program, Beginning Educators Support and Training (BEST) they experienced. The in-depth study explores the relationship between an induction program in a small urban Texas school district and the second-year teachers participating in that program. The participants in the study were three, second-year elementary teachers. The methods of data collection were one-on-one interviews, a questionnaire, and journal responses from all participants. My research question was: What are the second-year teachers' perceptions of the BEST program? In addressing this question, this study obtained responses to four sub-questions: 1) Do the second-year teachers? perceptions of the BEST program correlate with their perceived effectiveness as teachers? 2) What are the problems new teachers face? 3) How do second-year teachers perceive the impact administrators have on induction programs and new teachers? and, 4) What components of the induction program are recognized by these second-year teachers? Research supports the assertion that new teacher induction programs have been proven to provide support to new teachers in the critical first few years, and this study supported the induction process in relation to the new teacher socialization process and transitioning from pre-service preparation to classroom teacher of record. The induction process was not the salient factor the teacher participants attributed to their job satisfaction and to their remaining in the school district. However, the support, nurturing, and guidance provided through the mentoring culture fostered by the BEST program were significant to the subjects' teaching success during their critical first years of teaching.

Download or read book A Case Study of the Effects of a School District s Teacher Induction Program written by Douglas Lee Kern and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Two Year Teacher Induction Program written by Michael E. Holtzapple and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative case study examined the perceptions of second year teachers, their mentors, and school administrators regarding the effects of maintaining a new teacher induction program for the second year of the teachers' careers. The study was conducted in a single school district in South-central Pennsylvania, in which a two-year induction program for new teachers was in place. Using surveys, interviews, and archival data, the study attempted to discern common themes and differences among the perceptions of the 18 respondents from the three participant groups. Results indicated broad but not unanimous perceptions of positive effects from the extension of induction to year two. Common themes included perceptions of a deepening of the mentor-novice relationship and a greater focus on improving instructional practices in year two. Negative perceptions focused primarily on issues of relevance within the induction program for non-traditional new teachers or new teachers other than those in the regular classroom. Additional negative perceptions included concerns about the logistical difficulties arising when mentors and inductees were in different buildings or grade levels.

Download or read book The Impact of Induction on Teacher Retention written by Melissa J. Bonds and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retention of beginning teachers continues to be the struggle for districts, including large urban districts, similar to Milwaukee Public Schools. The purpose of the study is to identify the aspects of induction which impact first year teacher retention within a large urban district. The study was conducted in a large urban school system and focused on beginning teachers and their perceptions of the support they received. Beginning teachers were defined as individuals in their first year of teaching. The study examined those beginning teachers new to teaching during the 2013-2014 school year. These beginning teachers could've been hired at any point in the year. The study was guided by two sub-questions: What are the new teachers' perceptions of the informational, emotional, instructional support received, resource allocation, and the overall support provided to them during their participation in the teacher induction program at the district level and school level? What activities of the induction program are identified as being most and least valued by the new teacher in the induction program at the school and at the district? This study employed a sequential mixed method exploratory study design and was gathered in phases in which both qualitative and quantitative procedures were used. The research implemented the use of a survey, interviews and focus groups sequentially. In the first phase of the study, beginning teachers were surveyed online using Survey Monkey. The data was then analyzed using Survey Monkey and SPSS. In both the second and third phase of the study, beginning teachers were randomly selected from the original list of new hires. In phase two, the participants were invited to participate in an interview and in the third phase to participate in a focus group. Due to the role of the researcher, the interviews and focus groups were conducted by a research assistant. The findings indicate that beginning teachers who participate in a comprehensive induction program, which includes, professional development, a mentor at the school and from the district, and peer support are more likely to be retained adding continuity and expertise to a school district.

Download or read book An Evaluation of the New Teacher Perceptions of the New Teacher Induction Program in a Suburban School District in Southwest Texas written by Roberto Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the new teacher perceptions of the New Teacher Induction Program in a suburban school district in southwest Texas. The evaluation provided district leaders with critical feedback from the new teachers on their background, perceptions of their first year of teaching and the teacher induction program. The study consisted of analysis and evaluation of the district-administered New Teacher Induction Survey that was sent via a unique survey link to 240 new teachers to the district during the 2013-2014 school year. The quantitative study involved descriptive statistical analysis of closed survey responses. The results of this quantitative study revealed information as to the various backgrounds of new teachers in a suburban school district in southwest Texas. It was found that the district had higher averages than the state of new teachers to the profession, along with alternatively certified teachers. The study also revealed new teacher perceptions during their induction period of mentoring and coaching, as well as perceptions about school culture and climate, administration support, teacher performance and evaluation, and professional learning. Descriptive statistics revealed that the new teachers to the district perceived their mentoring and coaching experiences to be marginal. Overall support provided by mentors was not perceived by new teachers to be at a high level, but new teachers felt positively about the accessibility of their mentors. The new teacher perceptions of their school's culture and climate were positive. An overwhelming majority felt a sense of belonging and that the whole school community was invested in their development. It was revealed that new teachers received marginal administration support during their first year of induction; particularly in the areas of individual face to face meetings, classroom observations, and the modeling of lessons and behavior management strategies. The study found that new teachers had a positive experience with the teacher performance and evaluation process. An overwhelming majority felt that information given to them by their administration was in line with the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) process, and that this information was clear and understandable. Also, it was revealed that new teachers had positive experiences with professional learning on classroom management and building relationships. New teachers did not perceive their professional learning opportunities on working with diverse parent and student groups to be effective. In particular, working with special education students and families was the highest reported need for additional professional learning. In addition to providing perspectives of why induction is necessary due to obvious benefits and teacher attrition rates, the study considered the unique recruitment and retention demands of a rapidly growing suburban school district in southwest Texas. The study provides a historical perspective of induction and describes the components of a successful induction program. Results from the study will allow stakeholders in the district to consider the new teacher perceptions on the success of each component and determine the overall effectiveness of the New Teacher Induction Program, which may influence future practice.

Download or read book Cultivating High Quality Teaching Through Induction and Mentoring written by Carol A. Bartell and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book also contains a special emphasis on under-prepared teachers and urban schools-those most in need of effective induction and mentoring and also the group that benefits the most from these types of programmes

Download or read book Examining the Relationship Between First year Teacher Perceptions New Teacher Induction and Teacher Retention in the 21st Century written by Michele A. Ferdinand and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the nation school districts are faced with the dual challenge of growing student enrollment and high teacher turnover. At the same time, each year new teachers enter the profession lacking the appropriate skills required to meet the needs of students in classrooms across the nation. When teachers participate in new teacher induction, research indicates that attrition rates decrease, while teacher satisfaction and commitment levels increase. A qualitative case study method was utilized to elicit and analyze novice teachers' perspectives on the new teacher induction program in a large school district in Texas. The purpose of the study was to understand the extent to which first-year teachers perceived that the program met the needs of new teachers during their induction year, and the extent to which the program influenced their decision to remain in the district. The research problem presented in this qualitative case study was framed by the Mutual Benefits Model which is derived from Social Exchange Theory. Data were collected through the analysis of archived documents, researcher reflexivity, field notes, audio recordings and transcripts from a focus group interview, and two individualized interviews with four first-year teachers from various schools within the district. First Cycle Coding was utilized to identify concepts, and emerging themes from the interview transcripts and field notes. In this study, four specific components were examined: professional development training, collaborative support through professional learning communities, feedback and evaluation, and mentoring support. The findings suggest that the first-year teachers' experiences with the new teacher induction program were supportive and collaborative. Additionally, findings indicated that the experiences and participation in the new teacher induction program positively influenced two of the four study participants to remain in the district. One study participant did not reveal a reason for remaining, and the fourth participant cited personal reasons for remaining in the district and profession. The findings of this study can contribute to the existing research and the current new teacher induction program framework by clarifying the roles of new teachers, campus administrators and mentors. Implications suggest that the district could enhance the new teacher induction program by providing differentiated professional development for first-year teachers new to the profession, not just to the district. Additionally, implications for more research for policy should consider the elements of alternative certification programs, specifically web-based models, on pedagogy.

Download or read book Past Present and Future Research on Teacher Induction written by Jian Wang and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2010-07-16 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology on teacher induction research is intended for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the field of teacher induction both nationally and internationally. This book is the final and major project of the Association of Teacher Educators' (ATE) Commission on Teacher Induction and Mentoring. Its importance is derived from three sources: (1) careful conceptualization of teacher induction from historical, methodological, and international perspectives; (2) systematic reviews of research literature relevant to various aspects of teacher induction including its social, cultural, and political contexts, program components and forms, and the range of its effects; (3) substantial empirical studies on the important issues of teacher induction with different kinds of methodologies that exemplify future directions and approaches to the research in teacher induction. The content of the book has direct implications for ATE's membership since part of the ATE mission is to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth of the Association membership whether members are researchers, policy makers, or practitioners in teacher learning and/or teacher induction.

Download or read book Beginning Teacher s Perceptions of Induction Programs in East Central Georgia written by Carey Anne Cushman and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: In recent decades, researchers have made considerable contributions to the field of teacher induction. Yet limited research has been conducted on how Georgia school districts incorporate induction programs and their perceived impact. This mixed-methods study used a pragmatic approach to identify the induction supports offered in three East Central Georgia school districts and investigate induction phase elementary teachers’ perceptions of these induction supports. Analysis of survey and focus group data identified three supports critical to teacher induction (1) mentoring, (2) needs-based professional support and development, and (3) peer observations. Recommendations were also made for improving current induction practices to include adding more collaborative induction components such as scheduled release time for peer observations and planning; assignment of grade/subject alike mentor; and job-embedded learning. This study extends the existing body of induction research and provides a lens for district leaders to focus future induction planning with particular focus on East Central Georgia.

Download or read book Fifth Year Teacher Perceptions of Induction Programs Upon Teacher Retention written by Arleen Norris Reinhardt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to teacher shortages, school districts have offered incentives and alternative licensure programs. Recently, however, school districts have shifted the focus from recruitment to one of teacher retention which places an emphasis upon beginning teacher induction programs. These programs help teachers improve in their craft of teaching, help teachers remain satisfied with their jobs, help teachers enculturate into the districts in which they work, and help to improve student achievement. This quantitative study examined fifth year teachers' perceptions of their induction programs in terms of teacher retention. The 280 eligible teachers from three different school districts were asked to participate by completing an electronic survey, which asked questions regarding their experiences and perceptions of their induction program, and by participating in a focus group session. No statistical significance was shown between the different components of the induction program and teacher retention. However, by examining the means of responses given and the frequencies, reviewers may be able to glean information, indicating which components were more positively perceived by teachers. Findings suggest that learning styles, attitudes, and professional growth needs have more of an impact upon teacher perception of the value of the different components. In order to retain good teachers in the classroom, staff developers need to offer a wide range of professional growth opportunities. For the staff developer, designing an induction program which meets the needs and learning styles of all beginning teachers becomes problematic.

Download or read book Teacher Induction and Mentoring written by Juanjo Mena and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws together various theoretical and research-based perspectives to examine the institutionalization of mentoring processes for beginning teachers. Teacher induction, defined as the guidance provided to new teachers, is increasingly gaining traction as a key stage in promoting quality education. Major efforts have been put into reducing transitional challenges from being a student teacher to a practicing teacher; optimizing professional relationships and socialization into school dynamics; and increasing teacher retention. Mentoring has been proven to add benefits in assisting beginning teachers during the early years of their teaching career, because it provides the required knowledge and skills to face uncertain school scenarios and the complexities of practice. However, teacher induction programs are not part of regular instruction in many countries. The lack of teacher training during the induction phase might result in lower levels of commitment, professional isolation, or even attrition. This book calls for more concrete mentoring processes for early career teachers, and questions how this can be put into practice.

Download or read book Building Level Administrators Perceptions Regarding the Factors Impacting New Teacher Induction Programs written by Tracie L. M. Clemens and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study investigated building level administrators' perceptions regarding the effectiveness of district-wide new teacher induction programs at the specific school levels, the value of their role in new teacher induction and the most important components of new teacher induction programs. Twenty-two building level administrators from 28 rural, suburban, and urban schools in five school districts in central Pennsylvania completed a researcher-developed online survey and participated in personal face-to-face interviews. Research indicated that building level administrators have an important and necessary role in school induction programming as it relates to the experience and success of new teacher hires. An analysis of the research data indicated building level administrators' perceptions were that participation in the development of the school induction program, participation in the delivery of the school induction program, selection of mentors, and establishment of a positive school environment were found to be key factors in the experience and success of new teacher hires. Since new teacher induction programming plays an important role in the success of new teacher hires, these findings may offer knowledge to school districts who wish to increase participation of building level administrators in the new teacher induction program, in an effort to improve the experience and success of new teacher hires in their district.

Download or read book Schools As Learning Communities written by Marta Soler-Gallart and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the main pillars and contributions of Schools as Learning Communities, an international network of schools that is demonstrating that it is possible to provide excellent education for all children that allows them to achieve success regardless of their socioeconomic, ethnic, geographic or minority background, reversing the reproduction of social and educational inequalities.

Download or read book Perceptions of Untenured Teachers on the Effectiveness of District Induction Programs written by Sam Ahmed and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to explore how induction programs impact untenured teachers' overall experiences and perceptions. This study focused on stories, experiences, and values that were explicitly discussed by each participant related to their district's induction program. In general, strong induction programs provide an intense level of professional development to all untenured teachers on content, instruction, and best practices related to students and classrooms (Danielson, 2008). Albert Bandura's social learning theory (1977) explicitly discusses how we learn from our surrounding peers through observation and imitation. A descriptive case study through interpretive inquiry was used to help uncover data and answer our research questions. A total of 21 participants were selected for the study and participants were grouped as first-year teachers, second-year teachers, and third-year teachers. Data was collected through focus group interviews, semi-structured individual interviews, and document analysis. Data was analyzed through three cycles of coding. Four themes emerged from data analysis and they are as follows: Theme 1: Untenured teachers seeking collaboration. Theme 2: Untenured teachers' expectations, opinions, and ideas on induction program agenda items. Theme 3: Untenured teachers' differences in experience and understanding of the induction program. Theme 4: Untenured teachers' understanding of PLC, co-teaching, and on-going mentoring. Findings of the study showed that participants had a misunderstanding of certain induction program components even though there were many requests for them. Many participants are interested in what literature shows to be important for teacher development, which the current induction program does not offer. Additionally, untenured teachers' overall experiences differed across first-year teachers, second-year teachers, and third-year teachers. Implications of the study and recommendations for future research were provided based on the data that were analyzed.

Download or read book A Study of Beginning Teachers Perceptions Regarding Their Teacher Preparatory Programs written by Kevin J. Davis and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of Teacher Induction in High Schools of an Urban School District in Georgia written by Shaundra Fears and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Induction is a process that provides novice instructors with support needed to be successful in the classroom. Research shows that teachers receive three main types of support during the induction phase: mentor/collegial support, administrative support and instructional support (Howe, 2006; Ingersoll & Smith, 2004; Killeavy, 2005). As a result of high attrition rates for teachers, some states in the nation are now taking seriously the challenge to create alternatives to the traditional undergraduate college teacher education program route for certifying teachers (Shakrani, 2008). The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of induction programs to the development of novice high school teachers in an urban school district in Georgia. The researcher utilized a quantitative method to gather data. The purpose of the survey was to collect opinions and attitudes about the induction process from first year teachers in an urban school district. The survey consisted of three parts: demographic information, questions about the types of mentor/collegial support, instructional support, and administrative support received during the induction year. Surveys were administered to first year high school teachers in the district. The results were disaggregated by certification type: traditionally trained instructors and non-traditionally trained instructors. A Pearson r Product Moment Coefficient was used to determine if a significant relationship between novice teachers' perceptions of administrative support, mentor/collegial support and instructional support and its level of importance. There was a statistically significant relationship between novice teachers' perceptions of the level of mentor/collegial support they received and their rating of its level of importance.