Purpose: The purpose of the article is to identify, describe and explain what and how new mathematics teachers learn when participating in a lesson-study induction programme, by networking theories. Design/methodology/approach: To explore this phenomenon, the author combines the two theoretical frameworks, Patterns of Participation and the…

One of the most important goals of science education is preparing effective science teachers which includes the development of a science pedagogical orientation. Helping in-service science teachers improve their orientations toward science teaching begins with identifying their current orientations. While there are many aspects of an effective…

The field of professional development is moving towards the notion of professional learning, highlighting the active learning role that teachers play in changing their knowledge bases, beliefs and practice. This article builds on this idea and argues for creating professional learning that is guided by a collaborative action research (CAR)…

Teacher induction programs have been used by districts and schools to help respond to high turnover and inadequate preparation among beginning teachers. These programs are offered to novice teachers entering their own classrooms and are designed to provide professional development (PD) and support. Although most districts use some form of teacher…

This study examines the induction needs of a group of teachers at different career stages working in a socially disadvantaged secondary school in the Republic of Ireland. 44 teachers participated in the study, 11 of whom were student teachers, 11 of whom were newly qualified teachers and 22 of whom were experienced teachers returning to the school…

This unique collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative preservice and inservice teacher education practices from many regions of the United States, Canada and the world. Each of the chapters offers an authentic, documentary account of successful initiatives that break the traditional mold of teacher education. Section…

This article provides an overview of current teacher induction programs. The need for such programs, sources of existing programs, and the need for comparative analysis of program types are addressed. (Author/MT)

This research review considers the literature on monitoring in education, suggests considerations for successful monitoring programs, and includes a selected bibliography of additional readings on mentorship. (CB)

This document reports the proceedings of two conferences pertaining to the Model Teacher Induction Program (MTIP), developed by the Research and Development Center for Teacher Education (Austin, Texas). The two conferences were for network participants of the MTIP Satellite Network. The proceedings of the conferences, including conference…

WHEN JEFFERSON STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE OPENED IN 1965, 49 PERCENT OF ITS FACULTY WERE FORMER ALABAMA SENIOR COLLEGE PROFESSORS, 41 PERCENT WERE FORMER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND 10 PERCENT CAME FROM PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES IN OTHER STATES. THIS VARIETY, PLUS THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ALABAMA JUNIOR COLLEGE SYSTEM, NECESSITATED A…

Growth of colleges, varying faculty experience, and program and student body diversity have accentuated the need for sound faculty orientation and in-service programs, especially where innovation, development, and use of new instructional media are stressed. After interviewing 11 faculty members at three colleges, the author has prepared 23…

The Emporia State University induction program for first year teachers is described. The format of the program, topics addressed, and program evaluation are discussed. (MT)

This paper describes the development and evaluation of a beginning teacher induction program designed to bridge the gap between student teacher and teacher with full responsibility. While teachers were happy in general with the program, effects on teacher behavior were slight. (Author/MT)

Discusses general considerations in three areas for a teaching assistant (TA) training program: (1) TA orientation, (2) TA inservice training, and (3) TA evaluation. (EKN)