Supporting and Retaining Novice Teachers

Beginning Teachers’ Perception of Their Induction into the Teaching Profession

“…Recommendations from studies that show beginning teachers are exiting the profession at a high rate include the implementation of induction programs and the allocation of mentors (Cahill & Skamp, 2003;Halford, 1998;Harris et al, 2005;Hope, 1999;Huling et al, 2012;Ingersoll & Smith, 2004;MCEETYA, 2003;Wong, 2004). For induction and mentor programs to be effective, they need to be structured, comprehensive, and well monitored (Ingersoll & Smith, 2004;Wong, 2004).…”

“…For beginning teachers to remain in the teaching profession, their induction period needs to: be personally and professionally fulfilling (Skilbeck & Connell, 2003), offer targeted professional learning (Corbell, Osbourne, & Rieman, 2010), and provide support from mentor teachers (Huling, Resta, & Yeargain, 2012). Accommodating these needs for beginning teachers will assist in counterbalancing the difficulties faced during the first year in the profession, which is frequently described as "a time of survival" (Kutcy & Schulz, 2006, p. 82).…”

“…al., 2013;Ewart, 2009;Ingvarson & Semple, 2006;Painter, Haladyna, & Hurwitz, 2007;Plunkett & Dyson, 2011). Attrition rates in general are high partly due to the ageing population as a substantial proportion of teachers are eligible to retire (Harper, 2007;Huling, Resta, & Yeargain, 2012). Stemming the rate at which beginning teachers leave the profession is necessary to ensure continuity of learning programs and ongoing development of leadership in schools.…”

Initiation into Teaching from the Perspective of Primary School Teachers: Differences Between Newly Qualified and Experienced Teachers

“…(Saka et al, 2013). Counterbalancing the difficulties of this period should be personally and professionally fulfilling (Skilbeck & Connell, 2003), offer targeted professional learning (Corbell, Osbourne, & Rieman, 2010), offer constructive feedback and support (Cuddapah & Burtin, 2012;Harris, Jenz, & Baldwin, 2005;Kidd, Brown, & Fitzallen, 2015;Zepeda & Ma-yers, 2001) and provide support from mentor teachers (Huling, Resta, & Yeargain, 2012). At this moment teachers perform a hard relearning in order to face and reflect the reality of classroom teaching practice, launching the lessons that have been acquired during their initial training: "is generally seen as a structured support programme for qualified first-time teachers" (EACEA /Eurydice, 2015, p. 42).…”

A principal's influence on teacher attrition : a case study analyzing the perspectives of middle school teachers and their leadership within a southwest Missouri school district

“…Studies have also been completed to determine what factors encourage teachers to stay within the field of teaching. Hurling, Resta, and Yeargain (2012) suggested that different types of programs have been implemented which provide assistance for new and existing teachers. Some of the steps taken to reduce teacher attrition include requiring mentoring programs for new teachers.…”