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50 Years of ERIC
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Sharing a Cup of Coffee Is Only a Beginning.
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Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 2002
Presents a history of beginning teacher mentoring, discussing what has been effective and suggesting that the best mentor programs provide funding, time, and expertise. Tips for success include: integrate mentoring with the school community, define "new teacher" and "mentor" broadly, maximize mentor training and ongoing support, and continue…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Collegiality, Elementary Secondary Education
The Principal as New Teacher Mentor.
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Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 2001
Presents suggestions for principals who want to maximize the benefits of their beginning teacher mentoring programs. This includes: highlighting the mentoring program; selecting mentors; making appropriate teaching assignments; orienting faculty and staff; informing parents and students about the mentoring program; respecting confidentiality;…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Teams fo Two.
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Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 2000
Staff developers recently spotlighted critical issues facing schools or districts trying to develop or improve beginning teacher mentoring programs. This article excerpts their suggestions, explaining how to build and support effective mentoring programs via: selecting mentors and matching mentors and mentees; mentor training; bringing a focus to…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Promoting Mid-Career Growth through Mentoring.
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Freiberg, Melissa; Zbikowski, John; Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 1997
Five veteran teachers reflected on the positive influences of mentoring younger colleagues. Interviews indicated that three areas enhanced the colleagues' professionalism (creating their own schedules, expanding their view of teaching, and continuing their professional growth). This paper presents insights about mentoring, noting programmatic…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
What Do Mentors Say about Mentoring?
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Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 1996
Reports a study of 24 teachers who were mentors for beginning teachers, using information from the second of 2 meetings with each mentor to discuss mentor roles and the benefits of and obstacles to mentoring. Results indicated that teachers considered mentoring valuable, even when under less than ideal circumstances. (SM)
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Collegiality, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Preparing Mentors of Beginning Teachers: An Overview for Staff Developers.
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Ganser, Tom – Journal of Staff Development, 1996
Focusing on the benefits of mentoring for beginning teachers, this article reviews the common goals and organizational formats for mentoring programs, outlines basic knowledge and skills necessary for effective mentoring, suggests resources useful in preparing teachers to serve as mentors, and examines issues about mentoring for staff developers.…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, College School Cooperation, Collegiality