How Does Novice Teacher, Satomi Acquired "I got it" Belief in the Day Care Center? :

Focus on Teacher's Belief and Teaching Styles

Abstract

This study investigated how to translate the process of a novice teacher's belief using Three Layers Model of Genesis (TLMG) by Valsiner. The researcher interviewed Satomi (female, a novice teacher in a daycare) for 1 hour every month from June 2012 to March 2013. The resulting narrative data was collected and analyzed through Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT) and Trajectory Equifinality Model (TEM) qualitative methods. The study found translated process that Satomi got 'I got it' belief from confusion period to trial and error period.