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EAD 523 - Clinical Field Experience B - Improving New Teacher Induction Strategies

Mrs. Lana Sasa described her experience as a new sixth grade English teacher going through her district's induction program. The program included introductory meetings, training on procedures and technology, and monthly cohort meetings for professional development. However, some of the training was aimed at veteran teachers rather than newcomers. As a new teacher, Mrs. Sasa felt anxious settling into her new role and location. She suggested the district could better support new teachers through improved communication tools and a stronger mentor program. Overall, the field experience highlighted the importance of making new teachers feel valued through guidance and support from administrators and colleagues.

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EAD 523 - Clinical Field Experience B - Improving New Teacher Induction Strategies

Mrs. Lana Sasa described her experience as a new sixth grade English teacher going through her district's induction program. The program included introductory meetings, training on procedures and technology, and monthly cohort meetings for professional development. However, some of the training was aimed at veteran teachers rather than newcomers. As a new teacher, Mrs. Sasa felt anxious settling into her new role and location. She suggested the district could better support new teachers through improved communication tools and a stronger mentor program. Overall, the field experience highlighted the importance of making new teachers feel valued through guidance and support from administrators and colleagues.

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Running head: Improving New Teacher Induction Strategies 1

Shirley Moliga

Grand Canyon University

Rich Rundhaug

11/29/2023
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Sixth grade English language arts teacher Mrs. Lana Sasa recounted her entry into the

profession in this field experience. Before teachers returned for the school year, there was a new

teacher meeting at the District Office on the first day, and another one on the second day. On the

first day, attendees learned about the home school, met the administration and front desk

personnel, and received their DOE account credentials. On day two, there were staff meetings,

procedural PLC, and teacher and staff introductions. New instructors were greeted with a more

pleasant atmosphere at the induction, according to Mrs. Sasa.

Grade level meetings, an event to welcome teachers back to the classroom, inservice

training on school accounting rules and procedures, technology in the classroom, orientation for

new teachers, and other activities were all part of the professional learning community's training.

There were a few more days of upgrades to the SPED/Media Center and the last district opening.

It was pointed out by Mrs. Sasa that not all professional development seminars were designed for

first-year teachers, but rather for returning instructors. Each student received a booklet

containing their instructor's contact information and a list of expected phone extensions.

(Sasa,2023).

As Mrs. Sasa, a new teacher, spoke about settling into her new location and state, she

seemed anxious. The district should have gone the extra mile to assist new teachers, she

reflected, even though everyone there was so kind. She suggested the district makes use of

PowerSchool and functional emails to assist returning and new teachers more quickly. Whereas,

the school promised Mrs. Sasa their full support. A mentor can help new teachers adjust to

classroom life, and the school offers monthly cohort meetings as well as other professional

development opportunities. Cohort training included eyesight, utilizing gradebooks, IXL,


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Achieve, Coding, and other internet technologies. Teachers might also come up with emergency

lesson plans and other supplemental resources using this process.

The field experiment was both fun and informative since it gave me a chance to reflect on

and share their first few months of teaching. Making new teachers feel valued and having

guidance accessible were crucial to them, as was providing kind and supporting care. All through

the year, the author intends to provide new approaches and assistance. The significance of

administrators offering assistance and support to teachers is highlighted in PSEL Standard 6.

Administrators should encourage teachers to pursue their love for learning while also promoting

a good work-life balance. As a future administrator, the author hopes to achieve the following:

giving thorough instructions; checking in often; and keeping a surplus of support orders.

Collegial feedback, collaborative practice assessment, and collective learning were all

emphasized on the field trip as important aspects of introducing new instructors.


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References

National Policy Board for Educational Administration (2015).Professional Standards for

Educational Leaders2015. Reston, VA: Author.

Sasa, L. (2023) ‘Improvin New Teacher Induction’.

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