Description
Whether you are a recently qualified teacher who has taken on their first mentee or are a professional mentor who is responsible for groups of trainees and teachers in the early years of their careers, this book explores what effective mentoring is and how to succeed in your role.
The book:
* Provides a framework for you as a school-based mentors to work within.
* Outlines the key skills and qualities of effective in-school mentors.
* Supports you in building confidence and raising the status of your role.
* Brings greater coherence and consistency to school-based mentoring for trainee and beginning teachers.
About the Author
Colin Howard is a senior primary lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (ITT) at the University of Worcester. He has been involved in primary education for over 24 years of which 14 years has been as a successful head teacher in both small village and large primary school settings. He has a strong research interest which includes primary science, aspects of professional practice and teachers' professional identity. He is a SIAMS inspector of the Diocese of Hereford. Joy Carroll is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Worcester. She teaches on the undergraduate and postgraduate courses and is the undergraduate Year 3 Cohort Lead. Before moving into initial teacher training, Joy taught in a range of primary schools. Joy also worked as a Nursery manager and an education advisor. Joy is author of several key education texts. She is currently working on doctoral research, exploring how schools and universities work in partnership on initial teacher education within university-led and school-led initial teacher training routes.
Book Information
ISBN 9781526494528
Author Colin Howard
Format Hardback
Page Count 168
Imprint Learning Matters Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 470g