... efficiently. To that effect, the effective management of resources, particularly the human part, often requires serious attention. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the practices and challenges of selected Human Resource Management ( HRM ) functions (induction, performance appraisal and motivation...

... questionnaire by Glazerman focused on the first-year teaching experience, induction and mentoring of beginner teachers. Findings Beginner teachers merely relying on the knowledge obtained from their studies is insufficient to achieve a satisfactory level of self-directedness when starting a teaching career...

...Gideon Petrus van Tonder Purpose The researcher emphasised with current research the need for an induction programme for beginning teachers in the South African context to overcome the challenges experienced by beginning teachers while bridging from pre-service teaching to in-service teaching...

... in order to provide a sound basis for reappraisal. Roger Bennett can be contacted at: r.bennett@londonmet.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Induction Learning Universities Higher education Integration Most British universities offer to their incoming students short...

...Michael Connolly; Gerald Dunning; Chris James In September 2001, the Professional Headship Induction Programme was implemented in Wales. This programme is intended to support the professional development of new headteachers and is made up of a professional headship profile, mentor support, peer...