Teacher Preparation Matters
Long-Term Outcomes Outpacing Teacher Retention and Career Trends through a Year-long Teacher Residency Design
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59719/txep.v7i1.2Keywords:
first-day ready, self-efficacy in first year, teacher preparation program, teacher retention, year-long residency.Abstract
The current mixed-methods study investigated retention rates of teachers who participated in a year-long residency preparation program on a single campus with a population reflecting 94% low-socioeconomic and 88% minority students. Participants had 9 to 17 years of experience in the profession. Quantitative data showed a statistical difference when comparing state data with the year-long internship retention rates over the initial five years. Findings from surveys and interviews with high-achieving interns showed that a year-long residency best prepares teachers to be day-one ready and supports longevity in the career.
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