“This seems important”: A thematic analysis of reflections on a compulsory induction program for new Malaysian university teachers

Daron Benjamin Loo and Farous Izwan Bin Abdul Aziz and Nadiah Rus Liyana Binti Rusli and Yong Zi Hong (2024) “This seems important”: A thematic analysis of reflections on a compulsory induction program for new Malaysian university teachers. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers &, 14 (2). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2232-0458

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine information perceived as salient by new university academic staff attending a compulsory induction program at a Malaysian public university. Attending and successfully completing the induction program is a policy that is set and managed by universities across Malaysia. This study uses a qualitative approach, where reflections by the four authors of this study attending a ten-day induction program were collected and examined. By the end of the program, a total of 40 reflective pieces were written on an online shared document, which were then analyzed thematically. The reflections were examined through iterative reading and coding of their contents, which were then consolidated into salient themes. These themes were noteworthy information, affirmation and aspiration, and critical response. The findings indicated that the process of induction acted more than just a space for the dissemination of information, but there were instances where participants found acknowledgement through an alignment of beliefs, as well as developing criticality towards issues emergent from the topics covered during the induction program. Moreover, the compulsory induction program was in itself a gateway for new university teachers to become aware of other university policies that may affect their work in the Malaysian higher education context.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Induction program, new teachers, reflections, thematic analysis
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2801-3095 School administration and organization > LB2832-2844.1 Teaching personnel L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	21 May 2025 11:24
Last Modified:	21 May 2025 11:24
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43845

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