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Peer reviewedGehrke, Nathalie – Theory into Practice, 1988
An attempt to define teacher mentorship begins with a personal account of experiences as both a protege and a mentor, leading to a discussion of mentoring as a "gift-exchange" process, with mentors helping others to develop different perspectives, and proteges passing this gift of reflection to others. (CB)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education, Interprofessional Relationship
Peer reviewedPlayko, Marsha A. – Theory into Practice, 1991
Administrative mentoring can encourage new administrators to become instructional leaders. The article discusses the shortcomings of mentoring for professional development and proposes mentoring to support experienced administrators trying to be more than managers. The availability of mentors to guide beginning instructional leaders facilitates…
Descriptors: Administrators, Collegiality, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Peer reviewedStroble, Elizabeth; Cooper, James M. – Theory into Practice, 1988
Examples of several teacher induction programs are examined, delineating the frequently conflicting role expectations for mentor teachers. It is proposed that joining the concept of mentor teachers with that of preservice-level supervising teachers could bridge the preservice-inservice continuum. (CB)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Cooperating Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
