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Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic, 2013
In this webinar, Ellen Moir, CEO and founder of the New Teacher Center, shared research that shows evidence of the effectiveness of the NTC induction model in raising student achievement and its potential for reducing teacher attrition (Moir, 2009). This Q&A addressed the questions participants had for Ellen Moir following the webinar. The…
Descriptors: Mentors, Teacher Effectiveness, Beginning Teacher Induction, Evidence
O'Neill, D. Kevin – Learning, Media and Technology, 2011
This article synthesizes research on social capital, school outcomes, internet use, and volunteering to argue that e-mentoring--which is commonly practiced over long distances--could become a powerful way to build greater cohesiveness in local communities. Realizing this potential will require a larger-scale and more coordinated approach to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Design, Mentors, School Effectiveness

Haring, Marilyn J. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1999
Explores possible causes of low durability and impact for minority mentoring programs. Recommends designing such programs with a conceptual base to ensure meaningful goals and practices. Emphasizes designing programs based on a cogent definition of mentoring, reflection on roles within mentoring relationships, and consideration of cultural and…
Descriptors: College Students, Diversity (Student), Higher Education, Mentors

Subotnik, Rena; Sonnenborn, David; Emery, Rachel – Gifted Child Today, 2003
This article describes the Pinnacle Project, a weeklong mentorship program designed to cultivate extraordinary talents in young scholars by pairing them with an established master in his or her field of interest. Two essays by student participants discuss the power of a mentor and the benefits of the program. (CR)
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Exploration, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Saffold, Felicia – Penn GSE Perspectives on Urban Education, 2006
As the former director of the Compton Fellowship Program, the author has an in-depth knowledge about the program. When she left the position in 1997, she became interested in doing research on the impact of the program. The author knew that she would filter the events and situations that took place through a lens which would influence her…
Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Fellowships, Mentors, Program Design

Johnston, Sue; McCormack, Coralie – Higher Education, 1997
A University of Canberra (Australia) program pairs new researchers with experienced researchers as mentors. Mentoring is supplemented with a workshop on research skills and on researchers' issues, questions, and projects. Participants benefitted from support of mentors and other peers. Mentors assisted participants with specific aspects of their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Mentors
Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Gifted Education International, 2003
In this interview, Seokee Cho, the Director of the Research Center on the Education of the Gifted and Talented, discusses the implementation of gifted education in Korea, key issues in gifted education, the role personality plays in giftedness, the importance of mentors, parental involvement, ability identification, and fostering giftedness. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement

McDaniel, Elizabeth A.; Moreland, Tamara – Innovative Higher Education, 1994
This article describes a University of Hartford (Connecticut) program in which largely minority-group Hartford city high school graduates are enrolled at reduced tuition. Unique situations for learning are highlighted, including those encountered in residence halls, on campus, in class, in faculty and administrative offices, and in program…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
Miller, W. Wade; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1995
Includes "Perspective on Rural Education" (Miller); "You Want Them to Learn What?" (Jones); "Rural Education" (Baker, Burns); "Metnet" (Frick); "Rural Education and Training in Egypt" (Swan, Aly); "Mentors, Youth at Risk, and Rural Education Programs" (Wingenbach); "Designing…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Education, Civics, Computer Networks

Showers, Beverly – Educational Leadership, 1985
Discusses the use of coaching to establish a communal learning effort among teachers and reinforce skills introduced through inservice. Issues examined include the length of coaching, who should coach, training coaches, coaching's effects, the relationships of evaluation and supervision to coaching, the principal's role, and implementation. (MCG)
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Helping Relationship

Majhanovich, Suzanne; Gray, Johanne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
Important features of practicums for teachers of elementary school language immersion programs include: mentoring and peer coaching; guidance in self-analysis, observation, and reflection on teaching practices; and experience with realities of immersion. A period of induction beyond the practicum is also recommended. (19 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, French, Higher Education, Immersion Programs

Metteer, Christine – Journal of Legal Education, 1993
The Southwestern University School of Law (California) program of part-time daytime legal instruction for students with child-care responsibilities is described. The traditional curriculum is adapted to the special scheduling, mentoring, and child-care needs of mothers and has been effective in promoting student academic success. (MSE)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Leaves of Absence, Legal Education (Professions), Mentors