Degree Date
6-2019
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Chair Carol A. Burg, Ph.D
Second Advisor
Committee Member James L. Schott, Ph.D
Third Advisor
Dean's Representative Brenda K. Hardman, Ed.D
Abstract
Low performing Title I schools often experience a lower teacher retention rate when compared to schools with higher academic achievement. Vacancies are typically filled with new or inexperienced teachers who leave the school within a few years. To counter this problem, West Creek Elementary (pseudonym) introduced a comprehensive New Teacher Mentoring and Induction initiative. The program evaluation was a voluntary anonymous written survey with an optional in person interview conducted with the participants and administrators. Results indicated that the New Teacher Mentoring and Induction program was effective in enhancing teacher pedagogy, not effective in enhancing teacher retention, and that greater emphasis should be placed on addressing the stress and demands of working in a high pressure, results oriented environment.
Recommended Citation
Baker-Drayton, Tamara, "An Evaluation Of The New Teacher Mentoring And Induction Program At A Title One Elementary School" (2019). Dissertations. 348.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/348
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