Mentoring Teachers: What Are the Issues?.

Zimpher, Nancy L.; Rieger, Susan R.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Mentoring Teachers: What Are the Issues?

Zimpher, Nancy L.; Rieger, Susan R.

Theory into Practice, v27 n3 p175-82 Sum 1988

A review of issues associated with teacher mentoring explores various ways for construing mentor roles, formal and informal mentoring processes, supportive conditions for mentoring, criteria for selecting mentors, and criteria for matching mentors to beginning teachers. A strong case is made for preparation and support of mentor teachers. (CB)

Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Master Teachers, Mentors, Teacher Orientation, Teacher Selection

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