Discusses the importance of training, supporting, and retaining new teachers, presents a step-by-step process for structuring an induction program, and features a list of replicable induction programs.
This book provides various models of comprehensive programs implemented in school districts around the country and confirms the importance of mentoring to retain teachers, maintain consistency in academic programming, and develop a culture ...
The system mentors for the 2000–2001 school year were Penny Thornton , Tina Jones , and Jo Gilliland . • New teachers are given the New Teacher Handbook . • There is a two - day , new teacher orientation in the fall , which includes ...
... the roles and tasks for them, use the title of this section so it is inclusive and addresses principals, assistant or vice principals, deans, and other supervisors of beginning and experienced educators (Brewster & Railsback, 2001).
In this groundbreaking work, Harry K. Wong, Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman, and other top names in the field examine how successful mentoring and induction programs are developed and demonstrate how they can be replicated.
Extensively revised to include the latest research, this second edition: Presents step-by-step directions for each part of the program development and implementation process Links induction and mentoring to districtwide goals for improved ...
Salisbury-Glennon, J. D., & Stevens, R. J. (1999). Addressing preservice teachers' conceptions of motivation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 15, 741–752. Brewster, C., & Fager, J. (2000). Increasing student engagement and motivation: ...
D. Berliner , The Development of Expertise in Pedagogy ( Washington , DC : AACTE Publications , 1988 ) . 7. Members of the New Teacher Center's senior staff led and were involved in the validity study and final development work that ...
Learning the Ropes: Urban Teacher Induction Programs and Practices in the United States
In this monograph, common problems faced by beginning teachers are discussed. These include: (1) encountering the unexpected demands of teaching in the familiar framework of the classroom; (2) understanding the...
This book draws together various theoretical and research-based perspectives to examine the institutionalization of mentoring processes for beginning teachers.