A1 Journal article (refereed)
Reframing new teacher induction : Opportunities over deficiencies (2025)
Skytterstad, R., Antonsen, Y., Aspfors, J., & Heikkinen, H. (2025). Reframing new teacher induction : Opportunities over deficiencies. Teaching and Teacher Education, 155, Article 104910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2024.104910
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Skytterstad, Remi; Antonsen, Yngve; Aspfors, Jessica; Heikkinen, Hannu, L.T.
Journal or series: Teaching and Teacher Education
ISSN: 0742-051X
eISSN: 1879-2480
Publication year: 2025
Publication date: 01/01/2025
Volume: 155
Article number: 104910
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2024.104910
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/99501
Abstract
Utilising qualitative interviews and the theory of practice architectures, the study identifies how current induction practices, often shaped by deficit views, can undervalue new teachers by highlighting their perceived inadequacies. Contrastingly, embracing an opportunity perspective recognises and builds on new teachers’ existing strengths and capabilities. This shift not only aids in teacher subjectification, but also positions them as co-producers of educational practices. The results suggest that reimagining new teacher induction to emphasise opportunities rather than deficiencies can better its practices and improve the attractiveness and reputation of the teaching profession.
Keywords: teachers; teacher training; professional development; teacherhood
Free keywords: new teachers; induction; non-deficit; subjectification; natality; theory of practice architectures
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Related projects
- Wisdom in Practice: Developing Wisdom through Work-Integrated Higher Education
- Heikkinen, Hannu
- Research Council of Finland
Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2025
Preliminary JUFO rating: 3