Download or read book A Study of the New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Pilot Program at South Dale Middle School and Dale County High School written by Barbara P. Hurst and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program was to promote excellence in teaching, to build a supportive environment within the school, to increase the retention of promising teachers, and to promote the personal and professional well-being of the new teachers. The purpose of this study was to determine the success of the Pilot Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program and implement the program to all schools in Dale County School System (Alabama). The study determined that the Pilot Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program had been helpful for new teachers.
Download or read book Toolkit for Mentor Practice written by Patty J. Horn and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the processes, strategies, and tools a mentor needs to support and retain new teachers! Field-tested and evidence-based, this resource is a complete kit with everything mentors need to support novice teachers on their journey to becoming confident, effective professionals. Guiding mentors and their protégés through three transformational learning stages, the toolkit features: A mentoring process that uses data collection and collaborative conversations to improve classroom practices Data-gathering tools that reveal how new teachers interact with students, plan for instruction, design lessons, analyze student work, and differentiate instruction Implementation guidelines and examples that illustrate how to use each tool
Download or read book Leading the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program written by Barry W. Sweeny and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use these step-by-step strategies to develop and implement a proven program that links to districtwide goals and results in highly qualified teachers and increased student achievement.
Download or read book Teacher Mentoring and Induction written by Hal Portner and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-04-27 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking work, Harry K. Wong, Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman, and other top names in the field examine how successful mentoring and induction programs are developed and demonstrate how they can be replicated.
Download or read book Mentors in the Making written by Betty Achinstein and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teacher Induction and Mentoring written by Gary P. DeBolt and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1992-11-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ordeals and stresses of the first year of teaching have often been cited as reasons why many new teachers become discouraged and even abandon their teaching careers. One strategy that has proven successful in providing support to novice teachers is to match them with experienced classroom teachers, or mentors, in order to ease their induction into teaching. Mentoring also provides a meaningful challenge for experienced successful teachers. As more districts begin to implement mentoring and induction programs, they will need information and models to answer basic questions regarding how mentors are selected and how schools can provide training and support to all personnel involved in such programs. This book provides an overview of the induction into teaching and mentoring processes, describes five effective school-based models, and reports the results of a large-scale study of those elements found to be most helpful by experienced mentor teachers.
Download or read book Cultivating High Quality Teaching Through Induction and Mentoring written by Carol A. Bartell and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2004-08-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop induction programs that focus on improved practice rather than just survival skills! "All beginning teachers face significant challenges during their induction into the teaching profession. This book provides a cogent, thoughtful, and practical guide to working in the areas of teacher induction and mentoring, and is a must read for academics, program developers, and practitioners alike." Sandra Odell, Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas "Bartell argues that induction is about more than retaining teachers. It is about helping all teachers become more professional and better at what they do . . . and, most important, it is about improving student learning." From the Foreword by Linda Darling-Hammond Charles E. Ducommun, Professor of Education Stanford University The first few years of teaching are the most challenging. During these years, teachers are most likely to become discouraged and disillusioned. Yet these early years are also the time when teachers establish practices that last throughout their careers. Cultivating High-Quality Teaching Through Induction and Mentoring focuses on new teachers′ needs while emphasizing high-quality teaching through the use of standards-based teaching, teacher assessments, and reflective practice. Through extensive research, Carol Bartell has identified the critical elements in shaping induction policies that lead to teacher retention and improved student achievement. Because teachers begin with different levels of preparation, Bartell addresses how to adjust programs to meet differing needs in a variety of school contexts. Bridging the gap between knowledge and practice, this handbook includes: A description of the challenges that new teachers face The key elements of an effective induction plan The role of mentoring in a successful induction program Information on induction in the most challenging setting-urban schools Models and approaches to assessment during the induction period Throughout, this book emphasizes a developmental approach to encouraging teachers to a higher level of practice that extends beyond the usual survival skills. Don′t just prepare teachers to teach, prepare them to teach better!
Download or read book Comprehensive Mentoring Programs for New Teachers written by Susan Villani and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition presents 18 successful real-world programs, 5 factors for developing a comprehensive mentoring initiative, and new material for mentoring special education, math, and science teachers.
Download or read book A First Year Teacher Induction Program for Coppinville Junior High School in the Enterprise City School System written by N. Waller Martin (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a need for a more formal mentoring plan at Coppinville Junior High School. New teachers attend an orientation at the system level. The research study included numerous meetings with administrators who have established effective mentoring programs at their respective schools. The principal and counselor at Coppinville were also interviewed several times. 95 % of the faculty also completed surveys. Surveys and interview data was gathered from all participants. An analysis of all data gathered has been done and is included in this report.
Download or read book New Directions in Mentoring written by Carol A. Mullen and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creates a new model of mentoring where guided, flexible structures unleash the creative capacity of the group. Approaches include the use of lifelong mentoring, professional peer networking and the creative use of collaborative teams.
Download or read book Mentor and Beginning Teacher Relationships in a Pilot Teacher Induction Program written by Barbara Gouker Rupp and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Case Study Evaluating a New Teacher Induction and Mentorship Program written by Christopher Chyr and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teachers as Mentors written by Aram Ayalon and published by Stylus Pub Llc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation The book describes two similar and successful models of youth mentoring used by two acclaimed urban high schools that have consistently achieved exceptional graduation rates. Providing a detailed description of their methods based upon extensive observation, and interviews with teachers, students, administrators, and parents this book makes a major contribution to the debate on how to reduce the achievement gap.Using similar teacher-as-youth mentor and youth advising models, these two inner city schools Fenway High School in Boston, Massachusetts; and the Kedma School in Jerusalem have broken the cycle of failure for the student populations they servechildren from underrepresented groups living in poverty in troubled neighborhoods with few resources. Students in both schools have excelled academically, rarely dropout, and progress to college in significant numbers (Fenway has 90% graduation rate, with 95% of graduates going on to college. Kedma outperforms comparable urban schools by a factor of four). Both schools have won numerous awards, with Fenway High School gaining Pilot School status in Massachusetts, a recognition the state only awards to a few exemplary schools; and Kedma School being declared one of the 50 most influential educational endeavors in Israel.The success of both schools is directly attributable to their highly developed teacher-as-a-youth mentor programs that embody an ideology and mission that put students at the center of their programs and structures. The models are closely integrated with the curriculum, and support the social, emotional, cultural, and academic needs of students, as well as develop close mentor-student-parent relationships. The model furthermore includes extensive support for the mentors themselves. Apart from the potential of these models to narrow the achievement gap, these two schools have a record of creating a school climate that promotes safety, and reduces the incidence of bullying and violence. At the heart of both programs is creating communitybetween departments and functions in the school; and between teachers, staff, students, and parents. Everyone in the school system should read this book.Research suggests that caring relationships between students and teachers significantly enhance Social Emotional Learning (SEL) -- defined as the process through which children develop their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behaving to achieve important life tasks -- which is recognized as an important factor in children's success in school. However, caring schools are usually the exception, especially at the secondary level where relationships between students and teachers seem to deteriorate significantly. This book provides a schoolwide model for establishing caring secondary schools and enhancing SEL using a teacher-as-a youth mentor model.
Download or read book Beyond Novices written by Kim Given and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher mobility is on the rise. Some may assume that the job of teaching varies little from place to place, but school cultures and expectations can differ significantly. While a considerable amount of research exists on the socialization and mentoring of entry year teachers in schools, little is available on the experiences of teachers changing schools mid-career. This study examined the experiences and impact of induction and mentoring on three teachers transitioning to American Middle School (AMS) after building a career elsewhere. Research questions addressed new-experienced teachers' (NETs) perceptions of their transition to teaching at American School District (ASD) and the impact of the ASD mentoring program on their transition to the district. A qualitative case study method was used in order to capture the impressions and experiences of transitioning teachers in their day-to-day instruction, interactions with colleagues, and in the ASD Induction and Mentoring program. Typological, inductive, and interpretive analyses were used to synthesize the themes from participant data. Through surveys, interviews, and program documents, participants revealed stories of school culture, infrastructure, teacher leadership, and relationships and the ways in which these systems impacted their transition. Findings showed that new experienced teachers came with their own defined ideas and beliefs about instruction, made an impact on school culture, needed time to adjust to their new setting, and benefitted from socialization and collaboration with peers. These findings have implications for administrators and teacher leaders seeking to improve schools and assist in the transition of mid-career teachers to new roles and settings. Induction and mentoring programs for NETs should be flexible, honor the knowledge and experience of incoming faculty, and provide professional development for both mentors and mentees.
Download or read book A Fish in Water written by Patricia Tartivita and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem: Novice high school teachers have to navigate a minefield of new challenges including classroom management, school politics, and implementation of pedagogy, all too often without the support of school administrators or more experienced fellow teachers. This difficult situation is often systemic. One approach for retaining teachers is to improve the quality of teacher induction and mentoring programs. High quality mentoring interactions are characterized by purposeful, guided, and sustained collaboration between novice teachers and the veteran staff, is ongoing and features support from administration and supervisors, as well as professional development. This study explored the experiences of those involved in an induction and mentoring program and focused on these questions: How is a research-based new teacher induction and mentoring program implemented at Linwood High School? Sub questions included: How do mentors, novice teachers, and administrators feel about the induction and mentoring process at Linwood High School at the beginning of the study? What implementation challenges does a research-based new teacher induction and mentoring program encounter in Linwood High School? How do mentors and novices differ in their perceptions of induction and mentoring at Linwood High School? What challenges do new teachers face, and how can induction and mentoring support them? Method: This research was viewed through the theories of transformational, socio-cultural, and adult cognitive/development learning theory. Samples of administrators, mentors, and novice teachers were identified using purposeful and convenience samples, where participation is based on particular criteria. Qualitative data collection procedures included interviews of administrators, mentors and novice teachers. Professional development was also held at Linwood High School, for approximately one hour, once a month, over a five-month period. Findings: This research demonstrated several technical and contextual challenges in building an induction and mentoring program. There was a disconnect between what mentors assumed novices needed and what the novices assumed the mentors would provide. The results of this study have implications for the Linwood district, and for other districts wishing to build a research-based induction and mentoring program.
Download or read book STUDYING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF MENTOR SUPPORTS FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS IN A RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL written by Kelsey M Ballard and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recruiting and retaining high quality teachers is vital to the success of public education (Darling-Hammond, 2003). In a small, rural North Carolina school district, it is consistently difficult to accomplish this important task. As a result, many school leaders resort to hiring teachers who do not have their teaching license and who did not complete a formal educator or teacher preparation program at a university. Such beginning teachers may be drastically unprepared to enter the profession. The aim of this study was to engage the school leaders and educators in a small, rural school district develop a common understanding and plan for supporting beginning teachers with the short-term goal of increasing teacher retention and a long-term goal of increasing student achievement. This study intends to provide insight on the following areas related to beginning teacher induction in rural school districts: preservice preparation changes, common challenges for beginning teachers, supports for beginning teachers and an idea of teacher support founded on the ideas of focus, collaboration and reflection. This study also was designed to develop the leadership capacity of the building principal, who was also the researcher. The researcher implemented the study and will share the knowledge gained, as it was, and it still being used, to improve the current beginning teacher induction program at this rural middle school.
Download or read book Case Study of a New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program written by Jennifer Sarah Collins and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
