Ways of Support for Beginning Teacher Induction in Elementary School

초임교사 교직 적응을 위한 지원 방안

  • Received : 2007.06.21
  • Accepted : 2007.07.16
  • Published : 2007.08.31

Abstract

This study is to find ways of support for beginning teacher induction in elementary school with constructing model of professional development. To achieve this purpose, this study reviewed significance of beginning teacher induction program, the bridge to life learning, and constructed the model of professional development for beginning. The final conclusion about ways of support as support intensity are orientation based on demanding of beginning teacher, bridge connection with veteran teacher, coordination of working conditions, collaboration among peer teacher, and strengthening computer network at week intensity level. At strong intensity level, the ways of support for beginning teacher are institutionalization on election and training of mentor, institutionalization on compulsory induction for 1 year, development and operation of teacher education center, and furtherance of school learning organization.

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Acknowledgement

Supported by : 부산교육대학교 초등교육연구소

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