The induction process for teachers. (c2005)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the following areas of induction programs: components, effects, principals' roles, and mentors' roles. The target school, located in the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, has 759 students and 112 staff members, most of whom come from the middle socio-economic status. Data were collected through the use of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Frequency counts were used for the analysis of questionnaires and interviews were transcribed, categorized, and analyzed. The results of both interviews and questionnaires were compared and found in harmony. Results showed that teachers have good relations with their directors. However, providing teachers with a handbook may serve useful in learning the school's rules and regulations. Also, results show that earlier hiring and recruiting may help in preparing teachers for their teaching profession. The results were found to be in harmony with those in the reviewed literature.