Mentoring Programs for New Teachers: Models of Induction and Support

By Susan Villani

Book Overview

All the information administrators and teacher leaders need to get started on the right

mentoring model

The value of mentoring programs for teacher training and retention is widely recognized . . . but which program should you choose for your school′s (or district′s) unique mix of teachers and goals? And how should you begin?

Mentoring expert Susan Villani offers a number of ways in which schools, teacher associations, institutions of higher education, educational collaboratives, and state departments of education can support teachers with the right mentoring program at the right time.

Topics include:

Inducting new teachers Continuing program design District-funded programs Peer Assistance and Review programs State-funded programs Grant- and alternative-funded programs

. . . all presented in a straightforward and accessible style.

Mentoring Programs for New Teachers

is a great first step in establishing a mentoring program that will affect hiring, orientation, teacher effectiveness, and staff morale for the better

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761978690
• ISBN13: 9780761978695
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Corwin
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

look what I found

Recently, I came across a stash of books related to sociology, urban planning etc, at the University of New South Wales. So I decided to review them and share my wisdom with you. :) One of the books was this, which was on the topic of mentoring for new teachers. It talks about the difficulties commonly encountered during the first 5 years. From this, it suggests that a pairing of a new teacher with one more experienced can greatly alleviate the stress. As well as possibly improve the teaching experience from the standpoint of the [hapless] students. Villani surveys various US state funded programs, in places like Idaho, Georgia and California. All her discussion is based in the US. But readers abroad could still get useful gleanings.