Title: Workplace Conditions That Affect Teacher Quality and Commitment: Implications for Teacher Induction Programs
Abstract:This article identifies critical dimensions of the social organization of schools associated with teachers' commitment: their rewards, task autonomy and discretion, learning opportunities, and efficac...This article identifies critical dimensions of the social organization of schools associated with teachers' commitment: their rewards, task autonomy and discretion, learning opportunities, and efficacy. I begin by defining workplace commitment, relating different organizational theories. I then apply this definition to the school as a workplace, emphasizing the needs of beginning teachers. The social organizational antecedents of teachers' learning opportunities and their efficacy are also delineated. Finally, I conclude with some policy recommendations necessary to develop a successful teacher induction program.Read More
Publication Year: 1989
Publication Date: 1989-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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