Employing Peer Coaching to Support Teachers.

Laurel, Elva G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ425061

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Publication Date: 1991

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Employing Peer Coaching to Support Teachers.

Laurel, Elva G.; And Others

Teacher Education and Practice, v6 n2 p79-82 Fall-Win 1990-91

Describes Texas'"Enhancing the Quality and Retention of Minority Teachers and Teachers in Critical Shortage Areas Project" which uses peer coaching in teacher training, incorporating accountability, assistance, and professional development systems. Peer coaching helps support first year teachers by promoting their professional and personal success, thus increasing retention. (SM)

Descriptors: Accountability, Beginning Teachers, Collegiality, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education, Labor Turnover, Minority Group Teachers, Peer Teaching, Professional Development, School Districts, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Shortage

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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