Socialization of new teachers: Does induction matter?

The Socialization of a Novice Teacher of English: Becoming an Agent of Change

“…In countries where teacher induction has become a major concern, comprehensive programs have been designed to increase commitment, enhance collaboration, provide professional learning opportunities, and favor a proper acculturation into schools (Fletcher et al, 2008;Hudson & Beutel, 2007;Nasser-Abu Alhija & Fresko, 2010;Wong, Britton, & Ganser, 2005). Conversely, in this case study, the inexistence of any structured program to support Andrés unveiled the scarce possibilities for a healthy socialization and the reductionist view that his school leaders hold in terms of induction.…”

“…In this phase, teachers learn the necessary knowledge, norms, and skills to participate in a particular school culture (Kelchtermans & Ballet, 2002;Nasser-Abu Alhija & Fresko, 2010;Zeichner & Gore, 1990). Given the broad connotations of school culture and its central role in conceptualizing teacher socialization, several authors have defined it as a unique integration of both formal and informal schooling norms, values, accepted modes of practice and expectations in relation to behavior, relationships, and professional performance (Brunton, 2007;Cherubini, 2009;Joiner & Edwards, 2008).…”

“…Given the broad connotations of school culture and its central role in conceptualizing teacher socialization, several authors have defined it as a unique integration of both formal and informal schooling norms, values, accepted modes of practice and expectations in relation to behavior, relationships, and professional performance (Brunton, 2007;Cherubini, 2009;Joiner & Edwards, 2008). Therefore, socialization involves a critical transition in which teachers may reject, accept, or adapt to the school culture, and its outcomes permeate teachers' feelings and determine their decision of staying in an organization or in the profession (Fletcher, Chang, & Kong, 2008;Joiner & Edwards, 2008;Nasser-Abu Alhija & Fresko, 2010).…”

“…Several authors highlight the importance of regarding induction as a complex interplay of personal characteristics and contextual factors (Brunton, 2007;Cherubini, 2009;Feiman-Nemser, 2010;Kelchtermans & Ballet, 2002;Nasser-Abu Alhija & Fresko, 2010). Besides, analyzing new teachers' induction as a socialization process entails understanding how new teachers enter the profession in a particular school setting (Feiman-Nemser, 2010).…”

“…Besides, several authors coincide on highlighting collaborative culture as one of the main predictors of job satisfaction, students' success, and desire to remain in the job (Fletcher et al, 2008;Kardos & Moore Johnson, 2007;Nasser-Abu Alhija & Fresko, 2010). Furthermore, in a change-oriented induction, colleagues with a critical view of education play a central role in helping novice teachers to work collaboratively towards educational change (Achinstein & Athanases, 2010).…”