9. What aspects of contemporary induction programs appear to be most neglected? For what reasons?
10. To what extent should school system develop induction programs for support personnel? Temporary personnel? What should be the form and content of such programs?
11. What would you consider to be your visionary career plan? What work experiences have you had that would contribute to your ideal career plan? What types of satisfaction do you anticipate from a career plan? What obstacles do you envision in achieving a career plan? What course of action should you take to achieve your career goals?
12. Respond to the following statement: “The induction process is the least suitable method to use in career planning.”
13. Consider the following statements regarding organizational culture and indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each:
“A school system’s culture is reflected in the pattern of signals the administration sends to its personnel indicating how they are expected to behave.”
“The culture of a school system can be positive or negative.”
“The leadership style of a school principal tends to define the culture of the school.”
“The organizational culture of some school systems rewards ineffective performance.”
14. Some persons believe that a well-designed, carefully implemented recruitment and selection program eliminates the need for an induction program. Refute or defend this statement.
15. What unique induction considerations might arise in a rural school? A suburban school? A large city school?
16. Should a teachers ‘union participate in the induction process? If so, define its role.
17. Develop a one-page descriptions of the components of a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of a school induction process in a suburban school system.