UNIVERSITY NOVICE TEACHERS’ PROBLEMS: DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDY VOICES FROM TEACHERS OF BATNA 2 UNIVERSITY

Abstract

A novice teachers' transition from graduation to professional life can be complicated by different factors that can negatively impact on their teaching career. The purpose of the present study is to examine the challenges faced by novices. Specifically, the study seeks to identify and categorize a list of problems encountered during their first years of teaching, and try to suggest some solutions to overcome those difficulties. An online questionnaire was completed from 61 novice teachers teaching in randomly selected 8 faculties of Batna 2 University – Algeria. Results of the study indicate that teachers experience difficulties in many aspects of teaching during their first years; problems can be classified as internal (personal) and external (the ones caused by the teaching methods, classroom management, relationship with colleagues and administrators…). Based on the knowledge of their problems, a specific support can be given in taking advantage of the opportunity to improve their teaching practices.