The rationale for this research was that new teacher educators are an under-researched and poorly understood occupational group whose induction needs have not been fully explored. Recent developments including initiatives by the Teacher Training Agency (TTA) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA) have recognised the need for further research into induction policies and practices. This project was therefore designed to link previous research and some of these on-going initiatives. The project aimed to investigate what might constitute good practice in the induction of teacher educators new to HE-based Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or pre-service work. This included the aim to produce for ESCalate an up to date account of current practices in the induction of new teacher educators.
