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Peer reviewedHoffman, James V.; And Others – Journal of Teacher Education, 1986
This article reports on a large-scale study of beginning teacher programs in two states. The purpose was to describe how certain induction programs affected the transition from student of teaching to teacher. Findings related to program implementation and program effects are summarized, and implications are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Orientation, Theory Practice Relationship
Download full textHoffman, James V.; O'Neal, Sharon F. – 1985
A study explored the socialization process of beginning teachers participating in formal teacher induction programs. The focus was on perceived sources of influence on classroom practices. The findings suggest that a wide array of features compete for the attention of the first year teachers as they make instructional decisions. Over the course of…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Program Effectiveness, Socialization, Staff Development
Hoffman, James V.; Defino, Maria E. – 1985
A detailed description is presented of four beginning teacher induction programs with focus on the areas of program intentions, critical program features, and implementation proceses. The four districts from which each program came are described but not identified. Checklists for the responsibilities of beginning teachers, teacher consultants,…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education, Staff Development, State School District Relationship
Hoffman, James V.; And Others – 1985
This study describes the impact of certain state-mandated beginning teacher programs on the transition from student to teacher. Program impact was considered at a number of levels: ideological/societal, institutional, instructional, and personal. Sixteen beginning teachers in two states with mandated induction programs were studied throughout…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, State Programs
Defino, Maria E.; Hoffman, James V. – 1984
This paper reports on a 1983 national survey that focused on programmatic activity in teacher induction. Responses were obtained from various professionals from the 50 state education agencies. A content analysis of teacher induction programs already in effect was also made. The first set of questions in the survey questionnaire inquired as to…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Content Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
O'Neal, Sharon F.; Hoffman, James V. – 1984
In a study of four begining teachers' understanding of curriculum decision-making, three questions were addressed: (1) How do beginning teachers understand district policies about curriculum decision making? (2) How can or should school districts provide guidance and leadership to incoming teachers? and (3) Do current induction policies consider…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Beginning Teachers, Board of Education Policy, Course Content
