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ERIC Number: EJ374364
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Toward a Conceptualization of Mentoring.
Anderson, Eugene M.; Shannon, Anne Lucasse
Journal of Teacher Education, v39 n1 p38-42 Jan-Feb 1988
The concept of mentoring is defined in its classical, historical and current contexts. These definitions are critiqued and a new, far-reaching definition is offered. Five functions of mentoring are described and the roles within each function are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Intellectual History, Mentors, Models, Program Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Teacher Mentor Models