Mentoring+Fellow+Teachers

Mentoring new teachers has been recognised, since the mid 1990's, as a vital component in building long term successful career educators. Despite this knowledge research suggests that less than 35% of first or second year teachers have a formal mentor (Source: http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-924/mentoring.htm ).

There are a number of aspects to consider with respect to the Mentoring process: a) What is Mentoring b) Mentoring and Induction c) Qualities of a Good Mentor d)

Good Mentors Article: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/docs/pdf/good_mentor.pdf

Mentoring New Teachers Article: http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/AJE_sample_vol48_1k.pdf

Online Mentors http://teachersnetwork.org/ntny/ntny_helpline.htm