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Contrasting views of induction
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Abstract This article focuses on the induction experiences of new academic staff and the role of their head of department in this process. Respondents reflected on personal experiences and their narratives give a fine-grained account of the same event from two con... view more
This article focuses on the induction experiences of new academic staff and the role of their head of department in this process. Respondents reflected on personal experiences and their narratives give a fine-grained account of the same event from two contrasting perspectives. We expected to find that the heads would be key figures in the induction process, but we discovered a more complex situation in which contributions were largely hidden or indirect. We encountered many contradictions as each party recalled events. Meaningful communication had been sporadic at best, and professional and personal relationships were left undeveloped. In all cases, there was little genuine understanding of the potential of induction, and this was particularly evident in the lack of personal action displayed by the new academics. Some heads had developed a deeper theoretical position on induction but few of their ideas were realized in practice. We propose that this was mainly due to the heads’ lack of experience and because induction outcomes were not systematically evaluated.... view less
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contrasting views; heads of department; induction; new academics;
Document language
English
Publication Year
2006
Page/Pages
p. 185-196
Journal
Active Learning in Higher Education, 7 (2006) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787406064753
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
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