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From The Beginning: A Start To End Analysis Of A Beginning Teacher Program, Andrea Michelle Anderson
From The Beginning: A Start To End Analysis Of A Beginning Teacher Program, Andrea Michelle Anderson
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This mixed-methods study evaluated the effectiveness of a Beginning Teacher Support Program in the southern region of a school district. The effects of teacher turnover, national teacher shortages, induction programs, mentoring, administrative support, professional development, and other support offered to beginning teachers were analyzed. The researcher created a survey that was administered to high school beginning teachers, mentor teachers, and principals. A focus group and an interview with a regional beginning teacher coordinator were also conducted to further evaluate the effectiveness of the district’s beginning teacher program. The results of the study concluded that beginning teachers benefitted from participating in …