| 英文摘要 |
The induction process for beginning teachers is a critical stage in entering the teaching profession. This study explores novice elementary school teachers’perspectives on the induction program, including its timing, mentoring arrangements, training content, and evaluation mechanisms. Employing a qualitative case study approach and purposive sampling, five novice teachers who began teaching at an elementary school in City T (pseudonym) in 2018 were selected as research participants. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and document analysis. The findings indicate that novice teachers viewed the induction activities arranged during the summer as appropriate, and found the post-semester collaborative mentoring groups and return-to-school training schedules to be flexible. However, they expressed concerns about the selection and preparation of mentor teachers, suggesting that further consideration and training are needed. While the training content in the preliminary phase was diverse, it lacked sufficient focus on administrative responsibilities. Regarding evaluation, the participants emphasized the importance of appropriate timing and effective feedback mechanisms within the induction assessment process. Based on the findings, this study recommends incorporating administrative duties into the induction program; expanding the scope and depth of return-to-school training content;establishing a well-structured system for the selection and training of mentor teachers; and ensuring that the teacher evaluation system includes constructive feedback. Future research may explore novice teachers in different regions or school sizes, and consider perspectives from other stakeholders, such as mentor teachers or members of collaborative mentoring teams. |