Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field

Teacher retention is a significant concern worldwide, with many teachers leaving the field after only a few years, especially those serving low-income students. Educator preparation programs must use effective methods to prepare novice teachers and provide ongoing mentorship and professional development. Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field offers information on meeting the needs of novice teachers, including collaboration, teacher retention, and growth mindset. This book is essential for educators, administrators, and researchers involved in teacher preparation and retention.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: IGI Global

Teacher retention is a pressing global concern, as many teachers leave the profession after only a few years, particularly those serving low-income students. A significant gap exists between preparation and practice, emphasizing the need for diligent educator preparation programs (EPPs) to employ effective methods in training novice teachers. Additionally, schools must recognize the importance of ongoing mentorship and quality professional development tailored to the unique needs of novice teachers.

Upon entering the teaching field, novice teachers require explicit and scaffolded opportunities for continued learning to bridge the theoretical aspects of their preparation with the practical application of classroom/school settings. These opportunities differ from the needs of veteran teachers, necessitating tailored approaches.

Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field offers a comprehensive collection of theoretical, application, and research-based information regarding various viewpoints and strategies that educator preparation programs must embrace to meet the diverse and individualized needs of novice teachers. By addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students effectively, this book recognizes the ongoing need for improvement within educator preparation programs and school systems. It showcases that teacher retention is a concern across the United States and globally, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educator preparation programs and schools/districts to prepare teacher candidates most effectively.

The book covers topics such as teacher retention, collaborative partnerships, and graduate preparation, highlighting the significance of cross-content collaboration in teacher education. It provides valuable insights and practical strategies for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in teacher preparation and retention efforts.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799890485