Research suggests that the attrition rate for beginning teachers is one of the most significant contributors to the shortage of teachers in the United States. Novice teachers who leave the profession report that the “trauma” associated with the beginning year of teaching is the major factor in their decision to leave. With this in mind, describe how the concept of “mediated entry”
addresses the concerns expressed by new teachers.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers should focus on mediated entry as a systematic program of assistance for new teachers. Several aspects of mediated entry are explored in the chapter: professional development schools serve as an induction into the profession; some districts are matching probationary teachers with experienced teachers who provide feedback and assistance; mentor teachers (who receive release time or stipends) are assigned to work closely with new teachers; targeted expectations and training programs are developed specifically for new teachers. The major teacher unions and education reform groups support mediated entry.
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a. people in hot countries like hot foods. b. ethnocentric differences are reflected in a variety of ways. c. it is a genetic characteristic. d. they have acquired certain tastes, probably during their early childhood.
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A. Physical or mental abuse B. Lead poisoning C. Poverty D. All of the above
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a) Level A motivation. b) Theory X motivation. c) motivational determinism. d) self-fulfilling prophecy.