In education, transition
from training to professional practice remains a complex
phenomenon. Consequently, we tested a model of teacher induction
inspired by Bronfenbrenner’s. This
model locates the novice teacher at the center of a concentric
system, and generated six hypotheses, that we tested. Three institutions
participated in the study: the “Universities of Teacher
Education” of BEJUNE, Fribourg and Valais. A sample of
186 novice teachers completed a questionnaire in the Spring of
2006. Structural equations modeling allowed us to test for links
between variables pertaining to perception of competence, working
conditions, teacher training, and perceived success of induction.
Results stress the importance of working conditions and job satisfaction
on the perceived success of induction and involvement in school.
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