Resilience Integration and the Development of Adaptive Dispositions for Novice Teachers: A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Teacher Preparation

Abstract

The teaching profession, with all its complexities, is more challenging and filled with adversity now than ever before. This constant adversity requires teachers to be effectively trained in managing difficult situations and developing resilience. However, teacher preparation programs, which aim to produce as many teachers as possible amidst a national shortage, often miss this critical aspect. This chapter examines the complexities and challenges of the profession through the eyes of novice teachers and proposes key strategies for teacher preparation programs to enhance long-term success for new educators. The author calls for a significant shift in teacher preparation programs to cultivate resilience and adaptability in novice teachers, underscoring the crucial role these programs play in developing these essential traits.