Expectations of novice teacher about parents, Results of mixed method research at primary school in Tehran City

This paper focuses on one of the basic components of supervisiory needs of begining teachers about partners. The aim of this study was the "assessing needs of novice teachers about parents at primary schools in Tehran". In this study an exploratory mixed method was applied to assess the needs of novice teachers. At qualitative stage, using purposeful sampling and semi-structured interview, 20 interviews with experts in education were conducted. A questionnaire was developed based on 16 indicators identified in interviews and in relevant literature. The questionnaire included 13 questions that asked for the respondent's views. Using "Available Sampling" method, 447 questionnaires were distributed to the teachers – 97 via e-mail and 350 by the researcher’s direct contact. 371 questionnaires were collected. The finding identified main important need and prospect of novice teachers to be lack of parent's follow-up and care of their children. Additionally, teachers expect parents not to interfere in their work. The findings agree with other reliable studies in related areas.