Robert D. Fantilli|Douglas McDougall
A study of novice teachers: Challenges and supports in the first years
University of Toronto|University of Toronto
recent years reported alarming number teachers leaving profession first three years graduation preservice program phenomenon common north america essential educators identify challenges surrounding new teachers provide supports assist vast majority literature surrounding new teacher induction mentorship support void canadian context novice teacher voice study ontario graduates two year preservice program surveyed 5 teachers selected case studies participants found administrative leadership refining mentorship selection process hiring practices districtsponsored supports positive factors necessary grow profession