Cinco años después. Análisis retrospectivo de experiencias de inducción de profesores principiantes

Abstract

The first years as a teacher are intense in both the professional and personal aspects. Tensions, stress, dissatisfies, insecurities affect teachers who start teaching. To support beginner teachers, many countries have launched induction programs. These programs offer beginners the support not only of a mentor, but of a set of complementary training experiences. In this article we describe the perceived effects by participants of the Inductio program developed in the Dominican Republic five years ago. Questionnaires and interviews have been used with teachers participating in the program, as well as principals and coordinators of schools where some of these teachers currently teach. The results show that discipline, planning and methodology remain problems for starting teachers. Retrospective evaluation of the program is highly favorable in all its aspects, especially with regard to the support received by a mentor. The Inductio program has been shown to be effective in providing a training experience adapted to the needs of beginner teachers.