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ERIC Number: EJ991243
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec-5
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1473-0111
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Professional Development for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers: A Peer Mentoring Model
Kensington-Miller, Barbara
International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Dec 2012
Professional development is important for all teachers, and in low socio-economic schools where the challenges of teaching are greater this need is crucial. A model involving a combination of one-on-one peer mentoring integrated with group peer mentoring was piloted with experienced mathematics teachers of senior students in low socio-economic schools. The results of the study highlight the benefits of this model and identify key factors necessary for successful implementation. In particular, these factors were selection of partners, time, trust, developing a clear structure around the goals, building a relationship, and meeting regularly as a collective group. (Contains 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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