I enjoyed reading your post. You did a good job in summarizing Rivera findings and presented them in a simplified manner. However, it would help if an analysis of Rivera findings was given as well. Nonetheless, what is evident from the post is that novice teachers are not experienced in aligning their self-dispositions with the methods and learning materials. The post also suggest that the interactions with the students and course material influence or shape the attitudes and beliefs (dispositions) of the novice educator in delivering learning. A study by Ozturk " Yildirim (2013) found that most of the novice teachers in Turkish schools faced challenges of class management, social status, and identity. Self-dispositions is related to identity and beliefs. In essence Ozturk " Yildirim (2013) findings allude to teachers experiencing challenges of self-dispositions which supports findings of Rivera study. issues to do with self-identity. From that perspective, would it help if novice teachers are given an induction and supported by experienced practitioners so that they become more effective in delivering learning?
Manuel
Manuel post suggests that allowing for collaboration among teachers and giving time for feedbacks and follow-ups are crucial to the teachers' buy-in or supporting the initiative in learning or teaching strategies. Poole (2011) notes that technology should not be forced on teachers. In other words, educators must be given an opportunity to evaluate and prepare for the reform of the teaching strategies. In essence, teachers buy-in is essential for the implementation of the teaching initiatives. However, clarification should be given on when teachers buy-in should be sought and when initiatives should be implemented without the consensus of the educators. The concern is that teachers buy may not necessarily serve the interests of learners when it delays integration of crucial technology in learning.
References
Poole, B. (2011). The pillars of successful technology implementation. Education World. Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/columnists/poole/poole011.shtml
Öztürk, M., " Yildirim, A. (2013). Adaptation Challenges of Novice Teachers Aday Öğretmenlerin Uyum Sorunlari.
