| The purpose of this study is to investigate what variations of induction program design features define teacher quality. First, the study will discover and classify the range of features that govern the functioning of new teacher induction programs in the Los Angeles County area. Second, the instructional quality of a sample program graduates will be assessed. To direct this purpose the following research questions have been established: (1) What is the variability among induction program design features? (2) What induction program design features define greater teacher quality? The purpose of this study is inductive in nature. Therefore, a predominately qualitative inquiry process has been selected for data collection. This study is designed to collect data for the purpose of establishing a theory of effective induction program design that defines teacher quality. |
