Career changers and fast-track induction: teacher perspectives on their early professional development

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Griffiths, V. 2011. Career changers and fast-track induction: teacher perspectives on their early professional development. Teacher Development. 15 (1), pp. 19-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2011.555222
AuthorsGriffiths, V.
Abstract

In this article, the early professional development of mature, early career teachers who entered the profession via an employment-based route to teaching in England is presented and explored from the teachers’ own perspectives. From a larger sample in a longitudinal study, the development of four career changers is traced in detail, using a model of professional learning which highlights teaching and professional skills. There is some evidence that those who undertake the programme experience a smoother induction into teaching than those from more traditional routes, although the internship year itself is challenging and demands a high level of commitment and resilience on the part of the pre-service teachers.

Contextual factors, such as school support and learning from experienced teachers, are vital in enabling early professional development and the absence of these can hinder learning and self-confidence. Findings are analysed with reference to the model, as well as research on teachers’ development, within a socio-cultural learning framework. The study makes a valuable contribution to knowledge about the professional development of mature entrants to teaching.

KeywordsTeachers’ professional development; Graduate Teacher Programme; mature career changers; socio-cultural learning; work-based learning.
Year2011
JournalTeacher Development
Journal citation15 (1), pp. 19-35
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1366-4530
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2011.555222
Publication dates
Print18 Mar 2011
Publication process dates
Deposited12 Jun 2012
Output statusPublished
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