Overview
This timely new handbook will be an essential read for all college staff who find themselves involved in mentoring trainee teachers in post-compulsory education, either through choice or necessity! Describing all of the expectations, responsibilities and rewards involved in mentoring college teachers in training; the book provides advice and support on: * What to expect as a mentor and what your mentee expects of you! * Organizing and conducting observations * Time management * Using appropriate language with your mentee * What to do when things go wrong! Accessible, practical and supportive, this book will help make mentoring an easier, more enjoyable and ultimately rewarding experience for all new mentors in the post-compulsory workplace. It will also be of great value to both teachers trainers and key staff in colleges, such as staff development managers, who play an important role in overseeing the delivery and quality of mentoring activities.
Full Product Details
Author: Bryan Cunningham
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.40cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.294kg
ISBN: 9781843123163
ISBN 10: 1843123169
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 20 January 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""the book is well written and structured in a user friendly manner. The text is a useful resource for inexperienced and experienced practitioners as it provides a logical discussion around key principles and concepts...The book provides a sound knowledge base around the Post-Compulsory Education sector and is a useful tool for initial consideration in implementing a mentoring scheme within the edcucation sector"" Maureen Bell, Senior Lecturer, North Warwickshire & Hinckley College, May 2006
the book is well written and structured in a user friendly manner. The text is a useful resource for inexperienced and experienced practitioners as it provides a logical discussion around key principles and concepts...The book provides a sound knowledge base around the Post-Compulsory Education sector and is a useful tool for initial consideration in implementing a mentoring scheme within the edcucation sector Maureen Bell, Senior Lecturer, North Warwickshire & Hinckley College, May 2006
Author Information
Bryan Cunningham is a lecturer in education at the Institute of Education, University of London. He was previously course leader for the PGCE course in Post-Compulsory Education.
