Mentoring Teachers: Supporting Learning, Wellbeing and Retention

Mentoring Teachers provides practical guidance for teacher mentors, dividing the role into five key aspects and offering step-by-step descriptions of managing mentorials to support their thinking, noticing skills, and learning of Systematic Informed Reflective Practice. Effective mentoring can contribute to mentees' learning, wellbeing, and retention in the profession.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mentoring Teachers is a comprehensive guide that provides practical guidance for teacher mentors, addressing common queries and concerns they may encounter while serving as mentors in diverse educational contexts. Authored by experienced researchers with a wealth of 30 years in mentoring and working with both seasoned and novice mentors, this essential book offers a detailed portrayal of the mentoring role.

The book is organized into five key aspects: Support, Acculturator, Model, Sponsor, and Educator. Each aspect is thoroughly described, providing step-by-step guidance on managing mentees effectively. By supporting the mentor in scaffolding mentees' thinking, developing their noticing skills for responsive and adaptive teaching, guiding them toward recognizing the relevance of others' ideas to their practice, and providing practical ideas and plans for teaching and skill development, Mentoring Teachers aims to empower mentees to make informed judgements and decisions about teaching.

Furthermore, the book emphasizes the importance of scaffolding mentees' learning of Systematic Informed Reflective Practice (SIRP), which supports their ongoing learning and development independently. Effective mentoring, according to Mentoring Teachers, can contribute to mentees' learning, well-being, and retention in the profession.

This book is a valuable resource for mentors, aspiring mentors, and mentor programme coordinators, as it offers practical insights and strategies for effective mentoring practice. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the mentoring role and its impact on mentees' professional growth.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032550954