Teacher Induction Programme
Induction is a critical milestone in the professional journey of new educators. It is designed to offer support, guidance and orientation for early career teachers during their first couple of years in the teaching profession.
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Mentorship
The mentoring relationship within teacher induction is one in which a more knowledgeable colleague (HoD/Senior Teacher/Vice Principal/Principal) supports the skill and knowledge development of an early career teacher. The mentor provides guidance and feedback to the early career teacher based on best practices, pedagogy and personal experiences (Moir, & Gless, 2001). Mentor teachers mediate the early demands of the profession by discussing with the early career teacher how the education and school system operates (Goldhaber, 2019). In doing so, mentors can shape the development of teachers, molding them to become educators who are well equipped to effectively support the development of 21st century skills and values, attitudes and behaviours, VABS, in our students.
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Note that all early career teachers enrolled in the Induction programme, have already been added to their relevant PLC groups. If you are unable to access your group and are part of this cycle of induction, then please contact a member of the team at tetpcpdd.moe.gov.tt.
Induction Handbook
Portfolio
In this induction programme, the portfolio will be used as a space for teachers to compile and reflect on their practices. As they engage in learning throughout the year, early career teachers will develop artefacts that illustrate the ways in which they improved their practice. It is hoped that through the portfolio teachers will gain confidence in themselves as educators, and will be motivated to engage in continuous professional growth. Portfolios will thus serve as a powerful springboard for transformation into effective practitioners.
What's Included?
Tools You Can Use
The Portfolio should be made up of (03) Reflective Journal entries and (06) Artefact entries.
Portfolio Items
Reflections
Artefacts
Examples of Portfolios
These are some of the portfolios teachers from the 2022-2023 cycle of the Induction programme would have completed. The content will not be the same however, you can use them as design templates to help guide you on how to get started.
Resources
During the Induction Programme, a variety of resources will be posted on Microsoft Teams to support your learning. These resources will include training materials, recorded webinars and other useful links. In addition to these, you are encouraged to explore journals, articles, and other valuable information available from NALIS – National Library and Information System Authority
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Mentors
