Beschreibung
Beginning is the foundation of any profession, and a good beginning is crucial for success in ones professional life (Fottland, 2004; Gentzler, 2005; Knobloch & Wittington, 2003). Mowday, Porter, and Steers (1982) note that the early employment period has a major influence on the development of employee commitment (p. 47). This may be true with the teaching profession too (Fieman, 2003). Knobloch and Wittington (2003) state that the initial years of teaching are recognized as being important to ones teaching effectiveness, job satisfaction, professional commitment, and career longevity (p. 1). Lifelong commitment to successful teaching may be achieved by successful experiences in early years of entry into the profession (Andrew & Quinn, 2005; Olebe, 2005); but the absence of support in some areas of the profession may make the desired success difficult to achieve (Andrew & Quinn, 2005; Olebe, 2005; Stein, Ginns, & McRobbie, 2003).
Autorenporträt
Korso Gude Butucha is an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya. He has attained professional leadership, research and teaching skills through long experience in institutions of higher learning both in Ethiopia and Kenya. His research interests are in the areas of improving instructions and commitment.
