Mentoring Matters

Mentor teachers provide a welcoming and supportive environment for educators facing new challenges, from navigating year one to transitioning to new roles. In this third edition, the authors offer mentor teachers and coaches guidance on establishing and maintaining learning-focused relationships with the teachers they support. The practical tips, specific strategies, and idea menus benefit novice teachers and experienced teachers alike.

This book will help K–12 mentor teachers:

Learn how to anticipate the needs of beginning teachers as the school year unfolds
Access templates to guide planning, reflecting, and problem solving
Receive strategies for customizing learning-focused conversations
Understand the journey from novice to expert teacher and how to assess teachers’ development
Watch videos illustrating concepts discussed in the book

Contents:

Preface

Section 1: The Mentor as Growth Agent

Section 2: Structured Conversations—Maximizing Time and Attention

Section 3: Learning-Focused Conversations—A Continuum of Interaction

Section 4: Learning-Focused Verbal Tools

Section 5: Facilitating Professional Vision—From Novice to Expert Teaching

Section 6: Strategies for Success

Section 7: Downloadable Resources

Section 8: References and Resources

Index