Bridging the Gap: Exploring Professional Expectations of Novice Teachers from Veteran Secondary School Teachers
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https://doi.org/10.63062/tk/2k24a.31040Keywords:
Novice Teachers, Expectations of Novice Teachers, Veteran TeachersAbstract
This paper explores the professional expectations of novice teachers from veteran secondary school teachers and their effect on the workplace environment. The research methodology was based on the qualitative-interpretive approach. The participants were 10 novice teachers from different Government High Schools, and thematic analysis was conducted. The findings described a gap between novice teachers' expectations from veteran teachers and its effect on the workplace environment in case of a shortfall of expectations. The researchers recommend focusing on an individual guidance program for every novice teacher. This guidance program would be grounded on planning the teachers' abilities and requirements, structuring their professional development and promotion procedure. This should be made before their joining an educational institute, the veteran teachers and heads of the school may play an important role in this regard. Therefore, it is imperative to assist them in induction, proper and continuous guidance and mentoring are indispensable for these novice teachers to contribute to the school and students' development.
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