This investigation on teacher induction documents case studies of three beginning teachers in one target Woreda in Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia. It is organized into six chapters. In Ethiopia, the implementation of the teacher induction programme began in 2005 as part of a larger teacher education reform that is designed to promote the quality and effectiveness of teachers. Five years into the implementation process, it became essential to investigate how well the induction practices are organized and implemented, how beginning teachers were being integrated into the system, and whether the whole process has given beginning teachers better opportunities to learn in practice than by trial and error. The research design for the present investigation was the case study method. As teacher induction is a new venture in the Ethiopian education system, it was important to establish an in-depth understanding of this new phenomenon through case study than making generalizations. My literature readings convinced me about the use of the case study method to do an in-depth study of the situation. Interviews, observations and document analyses were the main tools used to collect the data needed in this research. The data suggests that the three case study teachers, with the support from their respective mentors, completed the formal aspects of the first year induction course as prescribed by the two first-year induction modules. The induction approach followed and applied the course module materials as is. However, in spite of following the prescriptions by the education authorities, variations were noticed in the quantity and quality of professional development activities, action research projects, classroom observations and reflections offered to and completed by the three beginning teachers. Furthermore, the changes observed as a result of the induction programme also varied largely due to personal and situational factors. On the whole, even though the induction guidelines set by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education contain most of the fundamental components of what the literature would consider to be effective for the induction programmes, its implementation in this context was constrained by the lack of some key elements and resources viz. the limited capacity of the mentors, absence of allocated time for induction and mentoring activities in the school programme, lack of subject-specific support in the schools and ineffective monitoring and evaluation of the entire programme, both in school and at the district levels. The present investigation offers policy makers a window into the practices and possible consequences of the induction programme in Ethiopia and presents possibilities for making informed decisions about how to assist practitioners to establish a successful induction programme for beginning teachers. Furthermore, the study offers an empirical test of the theoretical models suggested for setting up effective induction programmes for beginning teachers. The major conclusion that arises is that it is not so much whether the formal aspects of an induction programme are in place or not but more how the on-going support for and interpretations by all the role players that determines the success or otherwise of the programme. It is suggested that more research be done on the conditions that are necessary for the success of beginning teacher induction programme in different contexts in the country. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)

Esta dissertação tem por objetivo estudar a relação do professor iniciante de FLE com sua atividade e seu posicionamento diante das orientações/prescrições para seu trabalho, tendo como contexto de pesquisa uma escola particular de língua francesa localizada em uma cidade no interior do Estado de São Paulo, onde trabalhava a professora participante da pesquisa. O quadro teórico e metodológico que fornece o eixo central deste estudo é o Interacionismo Social (VYGOTSKI, 1984; 2008), de onde se originam suas vertentes também aqui adotadas: o Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo (BRONCKART, 1999; 2004; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2011; BRONCKART; MACHADO, 2004; MACHADO, 2004; 2007; 2009a; 2009b;) e duas das Ciências do Trabalho, a Clínica da Atividade (CLOT, 1995; 2001a; 2001b; 2006a; 2006b; 2008; 2010; 2012; 2013; FAÏTA, 2002; 2004) e a Ergonomia da Atividade dos Profissionais da Educação (AMIGUES, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2009; SAUJAT, 2002; 2003; 2004; AMIGUES; FÉLIX; ESPINASSY, 2014). A fim de analisar nossos dados, além do quadro teórico-metodológico proposto por Bronckart (1999; 2006), servimo-nos também dos estudos de Bulea (2010), Kerbrat-Orecchioni (2006). Maingueneau (1989) e Marcuschi (1999) para enriquecer nossas análises. A metodologia desta pesquisa consistiu na coleta e análise dos documentos de orientação existentes na situação de trabalho da professora iniciante participante desta pesquisa, bem como de duas entrevistas de Instrução ao Sósia (2001b) realizadas com ela e dos diários de aula produzidos pela professora participante, em que ela registrou suas impressões e sentimentos suscitados a partir de suas aulas. Através das análises de nossos dados, procuramos investigar o papel das prescrições (explícitas e implícitas) na situação de trabalho de nossa professora participante, os protagonistas de sua situação de trabalho bem como as implicações do uso da Instrução ao Sósia e dos diários de aula em processos de formação de professores iniciantes. Os resultados de nossas análises revelam a grande influência das prescrições explícitas e implícitas no agir do professor, sendo que elas podem vir a tolher seu poder de agir e prejudicar sua saúde no trabalho (CLOT, 2010; 2013). Vimos que, como protagonistas da situação de trabalho do professor iniciante, há a coordenadora pedagógica, o coletivo de professores e os alunos, instância também prescritora e responsável pelas intenções de mudanças do agir da professora. Finalmente, vimos que as entrevistas de Instrução ao Sósia e os diários de aula podem ser instrumentos que atuam na aprendizagem do métier e, possivelmente, no desenvolvimento do professor iniciante. Sabendo que o estudo do trabalho do professor iniciante pode ajudar a ampliar os conhecimentos do métier do professor (SAUJAT, 2004), ressaltamos a importância desta pesquisa para o campo da formação de professores, não apenas de francês como, também, de outras disciplinas. / This thesis has as its main objective to study the relationship between the FSL beginning teachers and their activity, as well as their position towards the guidance/prescription to their work, having as research background a French private school at the countryside of the state of São Paulo where the teacher who is also the research participant worked. The theoretical and methodological framework that supplies the pivoting point of this research is the Social Interactionism (VYGOTSKI, 1948; 2008), from which come its branches, which were also used in this paper: the Socio-discursive Interactionism (BRONCKART, 1999; 2004; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2011; BRONCKART; MACHADO, 2004; MACHADO, 2004; 2007; 2009a; 2009b;) and two of the Work Sciences, the Activity Clinic (CLOT, 1995; 2001a; 2001b; 2006a; 2006b; 2008; 2010; 2012; 2013; FAÏTA, 2002; 2004) and the Activity Ergonomics of the Education Professionals (AMIGUES, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2009; SAUJAT, 2002; 2003; 2004; AMIGUES; FÉLIX; ESPINASSY, 2014). To analyze our data, besides the theoretical and methodological framework proposed by Bronckart (1999; 2006), we also used the studies by Bulea (2010), Kerbrat-Orecchioni (2006), Maingueneau (1989) and Marcuschi (1999) to enrich our analyses. The methodology of this research consisted of collecting and analyzing the guidance documents which existed in the work situation of the beginning teacher participant of this research, as well as two interviews from Instruction to the Double (2001b) done with her and the teacher\'s diaries produced by the participant teacher, where she registered her impressions and the feelings aroused from her classes. Through the analyzes of our data, we attempted to investigate the role of the prescriptions (explicit and implicit) in the work situation of our participant teacher, the protagonists of her work situation as well as the implications of the use of Instruction to the Double and the teacher\'s diaries in the processes of beginning teachers\' development. The results of our analyzes show the great influence from the explicit and implicit prescriptions on the way the teacher performed, showing that they can come to hinder their power of performing and harm their well-being at work (CLOT, 2010 ; 2013). We realized that, as protagonists on the work situation of the beginning teacher, there are the pedagogical coordinator, the group of teachers and the students, who are also a prescribing instance responsible for the changing intentions on the teacher\'s way of acting. Finally, we realized that the interviews from the Instructions to the Double and the teacher\'s diaries can be tools that operate on the métier learning process and possibly, on the development of the beginning teacher. Knowing that the study on the beginning teacher\'s work may help to broaden the knowledge of the métier of the teacher (SAUJAT, 2004), we highlight the importance of this research in the teachers\' development field, not only for French, but also for other subjects.

Esta dissertação tem por objetivo estudar a relação do professor iniciante de FLE com sua atividade e seu posicionamento diante das orientações/prescrições para seu trabalho, tendo como contexto de pesquisa uma escola particular de língua francesa localizada em uma cidade no interior do Estado de São Paulo, onde trabalhava a professora participante da pesquisa. O quadro teórico e metodológico que fornece o eixo central deste estudo é o Interacionismo Social (VYGOTSKI, 1984; 2008), de onde se originam suas vertentes também aqui adotadas: o Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo (BRONCKART, 1999; 2004; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2011; BRONCKART; MACHADO, 2004; MACHADO, 2004; 2007; 2009a; 2009b;) e duas das Ciências do Trabalho, a Clínica da Atividade (CLOT, 1995; 2001a; 2001b; 2006a; 2006b; 2008; 2010; 2012; 2013; FAÏTA, 2002; 2004) e a Ergonomia da Atividade dos Profissionais da Educação (AMIGUES, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2009; SAUJAT, 2002; 2003; 2004; AMIGUES; FÉLIX; ESPINASSY, 2014). A fim de analisar nossos dados, além do quadro teórico-metodológico proposto por Bronckart (1999; 2006), servimo-nos também dos estudos de Bulea (2010), Kerbrat-Orecchioni (2006). Maingueneau (1989) e Marcuschi (1999) para enriquecer nossas análises. A metodologia desta pesquisa consistiu na coleta e análise dos documentos de orientação existentes na situação de trabalho da professora iniciante participante desta pesquisa, bem como de duas entrevistas de Instrução ao Sósia (2001b) realizadas com ela e dos diários de aula produzidos pela professora participante, em que ela registrou suas impressões e sentimentos suscitados a partir de suas aulas. Através das análises de nossos dados, procuramos investigar o papel das prescrições (explícitas e implícitas) na situação de trabalho de nossa professora participante, os protagonistas de sua situação de trabalho bem como as implicações do uso da Instrução ao Sósia e dos diários de aula em processos de formação de professores iniciantes. Os resultados de nossas análises revelam a grande influência das prescrições explícitas e implícitas no agir do professor, sendo que elas podem vir a tolher seu poder de agir e prejudicar sua saúde no trabalho (CLOT, 2010; 2013). Vimos que, como protagonistas da situação de trabalho do professor iniciante, há a coordenadora pedagógica, o coletivo de professores e os alunos, instância também prescritora e responsável pelas intenções de mudanças do agir da professora. Finalmente, vimos que as entrevistas de Instrução ao Sósia e os diários de aula podem ser instrumentos que atuam na aprendizagem do métier e, possivelmente, no desenvolvimento do professor iniciante. Sabendo que o estudo do trabalho do professor iniciante pode ajudar a ampliar os conhecimentos do métier do professor (SAUJAT, 2004), ressaltamos a importância desta pesquisa para o campo da formação de professores, não apenas de francês como, também, de outras disciplinas. / This thesis has as its main objective to study the relationship between the FSL beginning teachers and their activity, as well as their position towards the guidance/prescription to their work, having as research background a French private school at the countryside of the state of São Paulo where the teacher who is also the research participant worked. The theoretical and methodological framework that supplies the pivoting point of this research is the Social Interactionism (VYGOTSKI, 1948; 2008), from which come its branches, which were also used in this paper: the Socio-discursive Interactionism (BRONCKART, 1999; 2004; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2011; BRONCKART; MACHADO, 2004; MACHADO, 2004; 2007; 2009a; 2009b;) and two of the Work Sciences, the Activity Clinic (CLOT, 1995; 2001a; 2001b; 2006a; 2006b; 2008; 2010; 2012; 2013; FAÏTA, 2002; 2004) and the Activity Ergonomics of the Education Professionals (AMIGUES, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2009; SAUJAT, 2002; 2003; 2004; AMIGUES; FÉLIX; ESPINASSY, 2014). To analyze our data, besides the theoretical and methodological framework proposed by Bronckart (1999; 2006), we also used the studies by Bulea (2010), Kerbrat-Orecchioni (2006), Maingueneau (1989) and Marcuschi (1999) to enrich our analyses. The methodology of this research consisted of collecting and analyzing the guidance documents which existed in the work situation of the beginning teacher participant of this research, as well as two interviews from Instruction to the Double (2001b) done with her and the teacher\'s diaries produced by the participant teacher, where she registered her impressions and the feelings aroused from her classes. Through the analyzes of our data, we attempted to investigate the role of the prescriptions (explicit and implicit) in the work situation of our participant teacher, the protagonists of her work situation as well as the implications of the use of Instruction to the Double and the teacher\'s diaries in the processes of beginning teachers\' development. The results of our analyzes show the great influence from the explicit and implicit prescriptions on the way the teacher performed, showing that they can come to hinder their power of performing and harm their well-being at work (CLOT, 2010 ; 2013). We realized that, as protagonists on the work situation of the beginning teacher, there are the pedagogical coordinator, the group of teachers and the students, who are also a prescribing instance responsible for the changing intentions on the teacher\'s way of acting. Finally, we realized that the interviews from the Instructions to the Double and the teacher\'s diaries can be tools that operate on the métier learning process and possibly, on the development of the beginning teacher. Knowing that the study on the beginning teacher\'s work may help to broaden the knowledge of the métier of the teacher (SAUJAT, 2004), we highlight the importance of this research in the teachers\' development field, not only for French, but also for other subjects.

This diploma thesis summarizes the knowledge in the field of professional readiness of beginning teachers with a focus on beginning teachers of primary schools. Literary research of Czech and foreign professional sources was used together with the use of conclusions from research surveys dealing with beginning teachers. The aim of the theoretical part of the work was to create a list of concerns and problems that beginning teachers most often face. In connection with this, to find out in the research part what view the mentor teachers have on the professional readiness of beginning teachers. The mentor teachers were chosen as the respondents for the qualitative survey, as they are in close and often regular contact with beginning teachers. The results show that there are areas in which beginning teachers are very well prepared from university studies, and then there are also areas in which mentor teachers are very helpful.

This investigation on teacher induction documents case studies of three beginning teachers in one target Woreda in Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia. It is organized into six chapters. In Ethiopia, the implementation of the teacher induction programme began in 2005 as part of a larger teacher education reform that is designed to promote the quality and effectiveness of teachers. Five years into the implementation process, it became essential to investigate how well the induction practices are organized and implemented, how beginning teachers were being integrated into the system, and whether the whole process has given beginning teachers better opportunities to learn in practice than by trial and error. The research design for the present investigation was the case study method. As teacher induction is a new venture in the Ethiopian education system, it was important to establish an in-depth understanding of this new phenomenon through case study than making generalizations. My literature readings convinced me about the use of the case study method to do an in-depth study of the situation. Interviews, observations and document analyses were the main tools used to collect the data needed in this research. The data suggests that the three case study teachers, with the support from their respective mentors, completed the formal aspects of the first year induction course as prescribed by the two first-year induction modules. The induction approach followed and applied the course module materials as is. However, in spite of following the prescriptions by the education authorities, variations were noticed in the quantity and quality of professional development activities, action research projects, classroom observations and reflections offered to and completed by the three beginning teachers. Furthermore, the changes observed as a result of the induction programme also varied largely due to personal and situational factors. On the whole, even though the induction guidelines set by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education contain most of the fundamental components of what the literature would consider to be effective for the induction programmes, its implementation in this context was constrained by the lack of some key elements and resources viz. the limited capacity of the mentors, absence of allocated time for induction and mentoring activities in the school programme, lack of subject-specific support in the schools and ineffective monitoring and evaluation of the entire programme, both in school and at the district levels. The present investigation offers policy makers a window into the practices and possible consequences of the induction programme in Ethiopia and presents possibilities for making informed decisions about how to assist practitioners to establish a successful induction programme for beginning teachers. Furthermore, the study offers an empirical test of the theoretical models suggested for setting up effective induction programmes for beginning teachers. The major conclusion that arises is that it is not so much whether the formal aspects of an induction programme are in place or not but more how the on-going support for and interpretations by all the role players that determines the success or otherwise of the programme. It is suggested that more research be done on the conditions that are necessary for the success of beginning teacher induction programme in different contexts in the country. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)