Date of Award
Summer 8-1-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership
Department
Bagwell College of Education - Department of Educational Leadership
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Albert Jimenez
Second Advisor
Dr. Nicholas Clegorne
Third Advisor
Dr. Chinasa Elue
Abstract
This qualitative study examines the perspectives of novice teachers on mentoring programs and their influence on attrition. Mentoring programs present opportunities for skilled educators to teach, sponsor, encourage and advise novices, improving their personal and professional development. The research determines whether mentoring and induction programs strengthen teacher efficacy and their influence on attrition rates. The study is rooted in constructivism, which seeks to develop an understanding and knowledge of individuals through their experiences and reflection. The research employs an inductive and deductive approach, facilitating pattern and theme identification. The study involves nine participants – novice teachers – from Martin-Ellison County (a pseudonym). The school district has an established mentorship program that links mentees to mentors. The participants will be selected purposively. Data will be collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. The researcher will also ensure trustworthiness and also follow ethical guidelines to protect participants. They will also leverage their worldview and positionality to eliminate bias and promote the research’s accuracy.
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons