The Perceptions of Elementary Teachers on Induction Programs and Retention

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dc.contributor.authorBrock, Bernette Dywandaen
dc.contributor.committeechairCash, Carol S.en
dc.contributor.committeememberTwiford, Travis W.en
dc.contributor.committeememberBrinkmann, Jodie Lynnen
dc.contributor.committeememberPrice, Ted S.en
dc.contributor.departmentEducational Leadership and Policy Studiesen
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-04T09:00:27Zen
dc.date.available2025-02-04T09:00:27Zen
dc.date.issued2025-02-03en
dc.description.abstractgeneralThe Perceptions of Elementary Teachers on their Induction Program and Retention Bernette D. Brock General Audience Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine teacher perceptions of induction programs and their decision to remain in teaching. The participants in this study included elementary teachers in one rural Virginia school division. Quantitative research methods with a survey methodology were used to gather data about the participants induction experiences, induction program length, and induction activities. Three open-ended questions were also included to allow participants to share additional information about their induction experiences that was not captured in the survey questions. School divisions can benefit from this quantitative study to attract, train and retain teachers as they look for strategies to recruit and retain teachers. Findings indicate that a well-organized structured induction program that include the assignment of a mentor, facilitator, or coach, along with participation in professional development were perceived to be the most valuable induction activities by elementary teachers in this study for both development and retention.en
dc.description.degreeDoctor of Educationen
dc.format.mediumETDen
dc.identifier.othervt_gsexam:41585en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10919/124472en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectTeacher Retentionen
dc.subjectInduction Programsen
dc.subjectMentor Programsen
dc.subjectAttritionen
dc.titleThe Perceptions of Elementary Teachers on Induction Programs and Retentionen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineEducational Leadership and Policy Studiesen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Educationen

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