The induction period of nine beginning physical education teachers in Puerto Rico escrito por Rodriguez, Diana, Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College, 1995, 207 páginas; AAT 9606674
Resumen
The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of nine beginning physical education teachers in the public school system in Puerto Rico. The induction process through which they were integrated into the school culture, and how their teacher education programs influenced their assimilation into the schools was also described. Although most of these teachers were secondary physical education specialists, all were placed in elementary schools to initiate their first year of teaching.
Formal and informal interviews, and class observations were held throughout the school year, while an analysis of pertinent school documents was also performed. The major themes of the experiences emerged through questions that revisited situations or events throughout the year. A cross-case analysis was conducted and the similarities and differences were discussed.
Results revealed that an informal induction process consisting of little or no assistance by school co-workers was experienced. Furthermore, most of the teachers were not supervised nor evaluated at any time during the year by authorized school personnel. They also felt that their teacher education programs did not adequately prepare them to confront the realities of the public school environment.
Índice (detalles del documento)
Director de tesis: Anderson, William G.
Universidad: Columbia University Teachers College
Lugar de universidad: United States -- New York
Fuente: DAI-A 56/11, p. 4320, May 1996
Tipo de fuente: Dissertation
Materias: Physical education, Elementary education, Teacher education
Número de la publicación: AAT 9606674
URL del documento: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=741682931&sid=7&Fmt=2&cli
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Código de documento de ProQuest: 741682931
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