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ERIC Number: EJ610319
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
A Friend in Need: Mentorship and Community.
Brindley, Roger; Fleege, Pam; Graves, Stephen
Childhood Education, v76 n5 p312-16 Annual Theme 2000
Describes an early childhood mentorship model used at the University of South Florida to provide support to early childhood educators. Discusses the importance of mentoring for teacher retention. Presents findings from a professional needs survey of 84 graduates, of which a core group of 30 were identified as potential master cooperating teachers to act as mentors for preservice teachers. (KB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Mentors, Models, Needs Assessment, Preschool Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Professional Development, Program Descriptions, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Twenty First Century; University of South Florida
Note: Annual Theme Issue: "Preparing School Personnel for the 21st Century."