Copies of our peer-reviewed articles based on our research studies on induction and mentoring are now available. These include the most recent publications from our pan-Canadian research study that examined the differential impact of induction and mentorship programs on ECTs’ retention across the provinces and territories of Canada.
The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: The edited book is published!
The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective
Edited by Benjamin Kutsyuruba and Keith D. Walker
Published by Word & Deed Publishing Inc., May 2017
ISBN: 9780991862696
Book Summary
Anchored within the pan-Canadian research exploration of teacher induction and mentorship programs, this hopeful and resource-filled book provides a unique collection of perspectives on the bliss and blisters of early career teaching. Over 40 educators offer a wide, deep, and rich array of descriptions of, and prescriptions for, both the difficult and the delightful realities associated with being a new teacher and supporting new teachers. This book is an excellent resource for teacher educators, mentors, scholars, program coordinators, practicum and course instructors, school administrators, policy makers, teacher candidates, and new teachers who wish to hear the voices of their colleagues, mentors, and experts with across-Canada viewpoints.
Don’t Quit! Tips for Surviving the First Years of Teaching
Teacher attrition is costly to school systems, but it does’t have to! With proper induction approach and mentoring, new teachers will not only survive but also can thrive in the first years of teaching.
See comments from Dr. Benjamin Kutsyuruba and our project’s partners, Drs. Rita Irwin and Ching-Chiu Lin, and Kimberley McKay in the TEACH Magazine’s article: “Don’t Quit: Tips for surviving the first years of teaching”.
Forum Online Repository
Please, visit the forum’s online repository page to access and download the forum’s presentations and materials. Thank you to all presenters to agreed to have their files and materials shared through the online repository.
Forum Photos
Please, check out the photos from the forum that have been uploaded to the Forum page.
Forum Program
It’s only 1 day until the forum opens. We are excited to welcome everyone who has registered and look forward to great conversations about teacher induction and mentoring programs and research.
The final version of the Forum Program is now available. Download the program here!
Only 2 days left until the forum!
We look forward to welcoming our forum attendees in a few days!
The aim of the first pan-Canadian Teacher Induction and Mentoring Forum is to initiate the pan-Canadian conversations among the interested parties who work with early career teachers from all provinces and territories in Canada. It is open for scholars, administrators, teacher induction and mentoring program coordinators, representatives from teacher associations, ministries/departments of education, universities, school boards, schools, and community organizations across Canada.
Keynote by Dr. Megan Tschannen-Moran
Fostering Vitality in Schools: Nurturing Compassion, Building Trust, and Celebrating Strengths
Vibrant schools are joyful places where curiosity and love of learning abide. Cultivating compassion through a clear and specific model of empathy and adopting a strengths-based orientation for both faculty and students are two powerful strategies for bringing about these vibrant learning environments. In addition, a growing body of research demonstrates the essential role that trust plays in creating positive learning outcomes for students. Let us explore together how we might foster more vitality in our own professional learning contexts.
Congratulations to our iPad draw winner!
Congratulations to our online survey draw winner of an iPad mini, Annette Te Stroete from British Columbia.
Here’s what Annette had to say about her teaching journey:
“My third grade teacher inspired me to be a teacher and after completing my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2008 and my Bachelor of Education degree at Simon Fraser University in 2011, it became a reality. I was hired on in the North Vancouver School District as a Teacher Teaching On Call in 2012. During this time, I completed the Integrating Technology into a Digital Age graduate diploma at Simon Fraser University because technology is one of my passions and I see its potential to engage and inspire students. After two and a half years of teaching on call, I was offered my first contract teaching a challenging Grade 6/7 class and now I have a continuing contract as a Grade 7 teacher at Queen Mary Community Elementary, an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. My goal is to ladder my graduate diploma into a Masters of Education in Educational Practice in the coming year. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, hiking, and reading.”
We wish you all the best in your future professional endeavours, Annette.
Teacher Induction and Mentoring Forum
Plan to attend the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Forum on September 21-23, 2016at the Four Points Hotel in Kingston, Ontario.
The aim of the first pan-Canadian Teacher Induction and Mentoring Forum is to initiate the pan-Canadian conversations among the interested parties who work with early career teachers from all provinces and territories in Canada. It is open for scholars, administrators, teacher induction and mentoring program coordinators, representatives from teacher associations, ministries/departments of education, universities, school boards, schools, and community organizations across Canada.
The forum will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Megan Tschannen-Moran and workshops on Evocative Coaching (Dr. Megan and Bob Tschannen-Moran) and Adaptive Mentorship (Drs. Edwin Ralph and Keith Walker). In addition, it will include pan-Canadian expert panel research presentations, round-table discussions, and early career teacher conversations sessions.
If your work or research are related to induction, mentoring, or professional development of early career teachers, consider attending this forum. Register early as a limited number of complimentary registration is available. Complimentary registration includes access to the keynote session, workshops, and presentations. It also includes selected meals and access to the opening banquet and reception. Please, follow the link below to register for the forum.
Are you a new teacher?
If you are a new teacher within the first 5 years of employment in a publicly funded school in Canada, we invite you to participate in our pan-Canadian study of teacher induction and mentoring programs.
Please, consider participating in our online survey before July 15, 2016:
In English:
http://queensu.fluidsurveys.com/s/teacher-induction-survey/
Ou Français:
http://queensu.fluidsurveys.com/s/teacher-induction-survey-french/
What is this study about?
The purpose of our pan-Canadian research project is to explore the differential impact of teacher induction and mentorship programs on the early-career teachers’ retention across the provinces and territories.
You will be asked to provide your perspectives and insights about your early career experiences with teaching, induction and mentoring programs, professional learning opportunities, and career development.
The survey will take about 15 – 20 minutes to complete.
There are no known physical, psychological, economic, or social risks associated with this study. This study has been granted clearance by the General Research Ethics Board according to Canadian research ethics principles, as well as policies and procedures of Queen’s University and University of Saskatchewan.
ENTER TO WIN iPAD Mini 3
Upon completion of the survey, you can enter your name into a draw for an iPad Mini 3.
The draw will take place on July 16, 2016 and the winners will be contacted by email.
To learn more about the research project, please contact:
Dr. Benjamin Kutsyuruba
Queen’s University
ben.kutsyuruba@queensu.ca
613-533-3049
Dr. Keith Walker
University of Saskatchewan
keith.walker@usask.ca
306-220-0614
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