Mentor teachers provide a welcoming and supportive environment for educators facing new challenges, from navigating year one to transitioning to new roles. In this third edition, the authors offer mentor teachers and coaches guidance on establishing and maintaining learning-focused relationships with the teachers they support. The practical tips, specific strategies, and idea menus benefit novice teachers and experienced teachers alike.
This book will help K-12 mentor teachers:
- Learn how to anticipate the needs of beginning teachers as the school year unfolds
- Access templates to guide planning, reflecting, and problem solving
- Receive strategies for customizing learning-focused conversations
- Understand the journey from novice to expert teacher and how to assess teachers’ development
- Watch videos illustrating concepts discussed in the book
Contents:
Preface
Section 1: The Mentor as Growth Agent
Section 2: Structured Conversations–Maximizing Time and Attention
Section 3: Learning-Focused Conversations–A Continuum of Interaction
Section 4: Learning-Focused Verbal Tools
Section 5: Facilitating Professional Vision–From Novice to Expert Teaching
Section 6: Strategies for Success
Section 7: Downloadable Resources
Section 8: References and Resources
Index
Author: Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Solution Tree
Published: 08/02/2024
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781962188456
Language: English
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