New Teacher Induction Activities in Support of Teacher Retention Teachers that are new to the profession are “ill-prepared to handle the rigorous school days and challenging students academically and behaviorally…and need guidance and support to ease tensions and stress levels which arise during teaching” (Rodgers and Skelton, 2013, p. 1). As reported by the U.S. Department of Education (2014), “about 51% of public school teachers who left teaching in 2012–13 reported that the manageability of their work load was better in their current position than in teaching.” Schools in Texas and South Dakota recognized the cost of teacher attrition as it is “directly reflected in lower levels of student achievement…increased behavioral concerns associated
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According to Hunt, Powell, Little, and Mike (2016), “a lack of association between pre-service teaching experiences and classroom realities is evident among new teachers…and many find it difficult to use and implement theories and practices from pre-service education” (p. 287). The lack of adequate preparation in teacher programs may lead to “several areas of perceived weakness including consultation, organization and supervision of aides, affecting change, and knowledge of outside services and resources” (Elliot, Isaacs, & Chugani, 2010, p. 133). The advent of alternative certification for teachers within specific content areas has led to other concerns due to the lack of teacher pre-service preparation and will be minimally discussed in this …show more content…
Strands of research that address the effectiveness of the programs founded on the capabilities and leadership of the school district are addressed. One may question the success of the program, is it the program or is it the team who implements the program? “Thoughtful preparation combined with dedicated and ongoing support can yield real improvements” (Wiebke et al., (2009), p. 38). The main objective in the research is to determine how to best retain qualified and effective educators within an educational system for the success of all
According to Hunt, Powell, Little, and Mike (2016), “a lack of association between pre-service teaching experiences and classroom realities is evident among new teachers…and many find it difficult to use and implement theories and practices from pre-service education” (p. 287). The lack of adequate preparation in teacher programs may lead to “several areas of perceived weakness including consultation, organization and supervision of aides, affecting change, and knowledge of outside services and resources” (Elliot, Isaacs, & Chugani, 2010, p. 133). The advent of alternative certification for teachers within specific content areas has led to other concerns due to the lack of teacher pre-service preparation and will be minimally discussed in this …show more content…
Strands of research that address the effectiveness of the programs founded on the capabilities and leadership of the school district are addressed. One may question the success of the program, is it the program or is it the team who implements the program? “Thoughtful preparation combined with dedicated and ongoing support can yield real improvements” (Wiebke et al., (2009), p. 38). The main objective in the research is to determine how to best retain qualified and effective educators within an educational system for the success of all