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This article hones in on one teacher's case in order to explore in depth the potential contributions of support networks to teachers' development, retention, and participation in school change. The findings suggest the role of community-based, beyond-school ties in shaping teachers' workplace satisfaction and their career decisions.
Published: 2010
Updated: Jul. 16, 2012
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The authors examined the role of social support in turnover intention among new teachers. The authors found evidence for a direct negative relationship between social support and turnover intention. The authors also found that teachers with higher social support had lower turnover intention in the face of higher workload, compared to teachers with lower support. Furthermore, the authors found that social support acts indirectly, through job satisfaction in relation to turnover intention. These findings suggest that social support can be a valuable resource for new teachers.
Published: 2010
Updated: Dec. 03, 2010
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This study explores the use of electronic journals to support beginning teachers in developing reflection on teaching within peer support networks. The study takes place within the context of the ongoing Pilot Project on Teacher Induction in post-primary schools in Ireland. Results show little evidence of the development of a more reflective approach attributable to the maintenance of a blog. However review of earlier postings led to some reflective personal and group dialogue.
Published: 2010
Updated: Aug. 24, 2010
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The Educational Alumni Support Project (EdASP) indicated that there is an urgent need for the teaching profession to support casual beginning teachers (CBTs). The EdASP that was carried out at the University of New England provided online support for primary and secondary beginning teachers. However, the majority of postings were submitted by CBTs. The analysis of postings by CBTs provides further insight into the difficulties they face.
Published: 2009
Updated: Apr. 27, 2009