Principals’ Satisfaction and Faculty Renewal in Canadian Schools

Yamina Bouchamma
(Department of Educational Foundations and Practices, Laval University, Canada)

Abstract: School principals from every province in Canada (N = 2144) answered a questionnaire on their role and responsibilities with regard to the integration and development of new teachers. Factorial analysis identified three factors related to new teachers: (1) their daily practice, (2) integration, guidance and support measures, and (3) recruitment conditions. Stage regression analysis revealed a positive link between these factors and the principals’ satisfaction with the performance of the new teachers.

Key words: beginning teacher, role of principal