Mentoring New Teachers Through Collaborative Coaching : Linking Student and Teacher Learning

Name: Mentoring New Teachers Through Collaborative Coaching : Linking Student and Teacher Learning
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ISBN: 9780914409304

ISBN-10: 0914409301

ISBN-13: 9780914409304

Edition: 2007

Authors: Kathy Dunne, Susan Villani

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What are the best approaches for developing effective teacher mentors? In their work across the country, Kathy Dunne and Susan Villani have combined the nonjudgmental approach of collaborative coaching with a focus on student learning to heighten teacher effectiveness. The result is a stunningly effective model that benefits mentors and teachers alike - all in the service of students. For education leaders who oversee mentor programs and those who provide professional development for mentors, this book looks at mentoring from the context of the research on effective mentoring and provides extensive guidance on how mentors can understand the needs of new teachers, build strong relationships…

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: WestEd
Publication date: 3/26/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Size: 7.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Preface	p. 1
Basic Assumptions, Beliefs, and Goals	p. 1
Key Features of Mentor Programs	p. 2
Overview of This Resource	p. 3
Acknowledgements	p. 4
A Mentor Program Focused on Student Learning	p. 7
The Case for Mentor Programs	p. 7
The Goals of a Mentor Program	p. 9
The Conceptual Shift From "Buddies" to Learners	p. 10
Steps in Developing a Mentor Program	p. 11
Elements of an Effective Mentor Program	p. 14
Involvement of Key Shareholders	p. 17
Supporting Policies and Procedures	p. 18
Explicit Criteria for Selecting and Matching Mentors With New Teachers	p. 21
Professional Development and Specific Training for Mentors	p. 23
Administrator Support and Commitment	p. 24
Mentor Program Evaluation	p. 26
The Mentor Role	p. 29
Mentor Roles and Responsibilities	p. 29
The Role of Collegial Guide	p. 30
The Role of Consultant	p. 31
The Role of Seasoned Teacher	p. 32
The Role of Coach	p. 34
Building the Relationship With a New Teacher	p. 35
Establishing Clear Expectations	p. 35
Understanding Oneself and Others	p. 36
Assisting (Not Assessing) the New Teacher	p. 38
Having an Exit Strategy	p. 39
The New Teacher's First Year	p. 41
Developmental Attitudes and Needs	p. 41
Attitudinal Phases in the FirstYear	p. 41
A Continuum of New Teacher Needs	p. 43
The Exploration of Excellent Teaching	p. 45
What Excellent Teaching Looks Like	p. 45
How Mentors and New Teachers Explore Excellent Teaching	p. 47
A School Culture That Supports Excellent Teaching	p. 51
Preparing Mentor Teachers as Collaborative Coaches	p. 55
The Intentional Teacher	p. 55
Norms of Collaboration: Essential Skills for Collaborative Dialogue	p. 57
The Collaborative Coach	p. 60
The Collaborative Coaching Model	p. 61
The Collaborative Coaching Cycle	p. 63
The Planning Conversation	p. 64
Coaching Observation and Data Gathering	p. 68
The Reflecting Conversation	p. 73
Conclusion	p. 79
Reference List	p. 81
About the Authors	p. 85
Appendices
Selected Models of Mentoring and Induction	p. 87
Professional Development for Mentors During the School Year	p. 89
Roles and Responsibilities of Key Shareholders in a Mentor Program	p. 90
Ten Ways Principals Can Support New Teachers and Their Mentors	p. 93
Topics and Resources for New Teacher Induction	p. 95
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