A NATURALISTIC STUDY OF BEGINNING SECONDARY TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURE IN IDAHO

Education in America is in a state of change at all levels. Beginning with the report A Nation at m, a myriad of national and state task forces and special committees have followed with their findings. The Carnegie and Holmes reports have significant implications for teacher education and preparation. Little has been done nor has there been any real focus on beginning teacher induction until recently. Yet, educational leaders at most levels confirm that the beginning year of teaching is critical to future success as a professional educator.