New Teacher


It is a planned program of professional support for new teachers, including: Orientation Opportunities for classroom observation Conferencing Peer group meetings Preparation for Teacher Evaluations Application Induction programs provide the structure that maximizes beginning teacher learning in the context of the classroom experience. New teachers learn from veteran teachers; schools increase the possibility of retaining strong, well-trained educators; and, most important, student achievement can be elevated. Components There are three essential elements of the New Teacher Induction Program: Orientation The purpose of orientation is for the beginning teacher in the district to "learn about how we do things around here". Teacher orientation should focus on four key components: The community School district policies and procedures The curriculum The school Mentoring Goal 1: Is a collaborative model in which veteran and novice teachers work together to acclimate the new teacher to the profession Goal 2: To improve student learning by assisting beginning teachers in professional growth Induction provides ongoing process for the acquisition of such skills as: Managing time effectively Communicating with parents about student work Dealing with classroom management issues effectively Understanding the requirements of standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment Using technology as an instructional tool Learning how to meet diverse student needs through differentiated instruction New teacher on-line resources: http://teachertalk.us http://www.education-world.com/awards/past/topics/teachers.shtml#NewTeachers www.inspiringteachers.com www.education-world.com www.teachers.net