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Title

You'ss be OK!: induction experiences and reflections of NSW beginning teachers in physical education

Author/Creator

McCormack, Ann;  Thomas, Kaye

Description

The recent report of the NSW Ministerial Review of Teacher Education, Quality Matters (2000) highlighted the importance of supporting the induction of teachers into the workplace and the need for partnerships between initial teacher education programs and employers to ensure a smooth transition into the profession of teaching. The aim of this pilot study was to identify factors which cause concern, assist in retention of graduates or lead to separation of beginning teachers. A Sample group of graduates from a double degree Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Health & Physical Education initial teacher education program completed a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in structured interviews to investigate their induction and professional growth during their first five years of employment. The results indicated a failure by many school leaders to provide basic support in the form of formal induction. Lack of informative feedback from mentors or superiors also caused concern and difficulty for these teachers in making the transition into schools. The study recommends the need for induction to recognise the importance of context and reduce the isolation experienced by beginning teachers in schools through developing district support networks. Appointing adequately trained mentors who go beyond formal assessment and supervision to provide critical colleagueship could enhance professional growth and reduce attrition rates of beginning teachers.

Relation

ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal Vol. 50, Issue 1, p. 7-11

Relation

http://www.achper.org.au/publications/asia-pacific-journal-of-health-sport-and-physical-education

Date

2003

Publisher

Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)

Keyword(s)

NSW Ministerial Review of Teacher Education, Quality Matters (2000);  teacher induction;  initial teacher education;  beginning teachers;  teacher attrition rates

Resource Type

journal article

Identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/27634

Identifier

ISSN:1321-0394

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