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Educational Policy
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Using Policy to Improve Teacher Induction

Critical Elements and Missing Pieces

Cynthia L. Carver

Michigan State University

Sharon Feiman-Nemser

Brandeis University

To understand the relationship between induction policies, programs, and practices, we conducted case studies of three long-standing induction programs. Drawing on interviews, observations, and policy documents, we asked the following: (a) What policy tools operate in these contexts, and how do they effect local induction practices? (b) What can we learn about the relationship between induction policy and practice, including its influence on mentors and work? Our analysis finds that how the problem of induction is defined shapes the nature and duration of support offered and the programmatic tools and resources provided. Our analysis further shows that mentoring emerged the favored policy instrument, although provisions for mentor training varied considerably. To support the kind of teaching demanded by today's reforms, beginning teachers will need mentors who are skilled in helping them learn in and from practice. Consequently, induction policy will need to focus attention equally on new teachers and their mentors.

Key Words: teacher quality • teacher retention and turnover • policy implementation

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Educational Policy, Vol. 23, No. 2, 295-328 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0895904807310036
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