Past, Present, and Future Research on Teacher Induction An Anthology for Researchers, Policy Makers, and Practitioners

by Wang, Jian; Odell, Sandra J.; Clift, Renee T.; Achinstein, Betty; Adams, Krista; Athanases, Steven Z.; Bang, EunJin; Bleeker, Martha; Carver, Cynthia L.; Cheng, Yu-Ming; Clift, Renée T.; Clouse, Nancy; Corbell, Kristen A.; Dolfin, Sarah; Feiman-Nemser, Sh

• ISBN13: 9781607097631
• ISBN10: 160709763X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-16
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

This book's importance is derived from three sources (1) careful conceptualization of teacher induction from historical, methodological, and international perspectives; (2) systematic reviews of research literature relevant to various aspects of teacher induction including its social, cultural, and political contexts, program components and forms, and the range of its effects; (3) substantial empirical studies on the important issues of teacher induction with different kinds of methodologies that exemplify future directions and approaches to the research in teacher induction.

Author Biography

Jian Wang is professor of teacher education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is an editor of the Journal of Teacher Education and a member of the commission on teacher mentoring and induction. Sandra J. Odell is professor of teacher education and chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is an editor of the Journal of Teacher Education. Rene T. Clift is associate dean for professional preparation and professor of teaching, learning, and sociocultural studies at the University of Arizona.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Conceptions and Contexts of Teacher Induction
Multiple Meanings of New Teacher Induction	p. 15
Teacher Induction in International Contexts	p. 31
School Cultures and Organizations and Teacher Induction	p. 45
Teacher Induction for Diverse, Urban Contexts	p. 57
Teacher Induction Policies at National and State Levels	p. 75
Components and Impacts of Teacher Induction
Characteristics of Beginning Teacher Role Quality: Connections to Satisfaction and Commitment	p. 91
Influence of Teacher Induction on Teacher Retention	p. 109
Influence of Teacher Induction on Mentor Teachers	p. 125
Components of 1997-2008 Teacher Induction Programs: Reflections on Comprehensive Induction Systems	p. 135
Exploring the Potential of Internet-based Technology for Mentoring and Induction Programs	p. 151
The University's Role in Supporting New Teachers: Glimpsing the Future by Examining the Past	p. 169
Example Studies on Teacher Induction and Its Effects
Mentoring for Equity: Focusing New Teachers on English Language Learners	p. 187
Bringing Content into Induction Programs: Examples from Science	p. 205
Linking Induction to Student Achievement	p. 221
An Investigation of the Achievement Effects of Mentoring: A Step into Uncharted Territory	p. 241
About the Editors	p. 261
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