Comprehensive teacher induction program model¶
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Evidence · 4 claims (1 for, 1 mixed, 2 against) · 4 studies (4 causal),q3· 0 of 4 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A teacher induction model that goes beyond traditional induction by combining several supports for new teachers. As the report describes it, comprehensive induction "goes beyond traditional induction by relying on carefully selected and trained full-time mentors" and "includes an intensive curriculum involving instructional support and professional development, opportunities to observe experienced teachers, and assessment tools for teachers." It was evaluated in a national randomized controlled study.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Carefully selected and trained full-time mentors
- An intensive curriculum of instructional support and professional development
- Opportunities to observe experienced teachers
- Assessment tools permitting ongoing evaluation of practice and constructive feedback
Constraints¶
- Two years of the program were needed for achievement impacts; one year showed no impact
Target Learners¶
- New (novice) K-12 teachers
Target Learning Goals¶
- Improve teaching practice and student achievement; reduce teacher turnover
Claims¶
- Comprehensive teacher induction showed no impacts on outcomes other than student achievement [-W]
- One year of comprehensive teacher induction showed no impact on student achievement [-W]
- Two years of comprehensive teacher induction can boost student achievement compared with business-as-usual induction [+W]
- Comprehensive teacher induction produced no measurable improvements whether delivered as a one-year or two-year program [~W]
Related Elements¶
- Comprehensive teacher induction programs
- Comprehensive teacher induction programs (full-time trained mentors plus structured support curriculum)
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Glazerman, S., Isenberg, E., Dolfin, S., Bleeker, M., Johnson, A., Grider, M., & Jacobus, M. (2010). Impacts of Comprehensive Teacher Induction: Final Results from a Randomized Controlled Study. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/
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Comprehensive teacher induction program model |
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A teacher induction model that goes beyond traditional induction by combining several supports for new teachers. |
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