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New Teacher Induction: Improving Teacher Self-Efficacy, William Jesse Bacon
New Teacher Induction: Improving Teacher Self-Efficacy, William Jesse Bacon
Theses and Dissertations--Educational Leadership Studies
Induction programs are comprehensive initiations or introductions to a position that provides beginning teachers with the necessary tools for starting their teaching careers, as well as specific guidance aimed at helping them meet performance standards. Induction programs may include mentoring, assistance in planning, professional development, and evaluation. Other terms used for induction include support, orientation, training, internship, assistance or assessment programs, retention programs, beginning teacher program, transitional program for existing teacher, cohort program, phase-in, professional development, and workshops. School districts across the country have turned to effective induction programs in response to rising teacher attrition rates. Comprehensive induction programs that …