Abstract

Since 1990, the University of Victoria has operated the East Kootenay Elementary Teacher Education Program (EKETEP), a preservice preparation program designed for rural school districts and,citizens. Established as a collaborative venture ofthe University, a community college, and the provincial government, EKETEP is located in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, in the East Kootenay town of Cranbrook. In 1992, the first EKETEP cohort completed the preparation and certification process. These 22 teachers then participated in a 5-year study focusing on key aspects of their experience: career activities, career goals and preferences, perspectives on teaching, employment strategies, and reflection on preservice experience. This article reviews the findings of the study and their implications for teacher preparation and recruitment. The intent was to capture data regarding the early years of these teachers' professional experience to provide a reference for program planners and teacher employers.

How to Cite:

Storey, V. J., (2000) “The First Five Years: A Follow-up Study of a Rural Teacher Cohort”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 16(1), 40–50.

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