Supporting the Professional Development of English Language Teachers: Facilitative Mentoring

ISBN-13: 9781138735286 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 192 str.

China and founder of Melissa K. (Ningxia University Smith; New Zealand) Marilyn (University of Auckland Lewis

Opis

Smith and Lewis apply the principles of facilitative teaching to mentorship, identifying ways for mentors to develop multi-layered skills. Grounded in theory and illustrated with experience, this practical, adaptable guide is accessible to mentors at any career stage, for use in professional development or as part of mentor training sessions.

Spis treści

Section 1: Mentee-centered Mentoring  1. Mentor & Mentee Identities  2. The Needs of Mentees  3. Setting Goals for Mentoring  Section 2: Mentoring in Context  4. The Classroom Context  5. Broader Contexts of Mentoring  Section 3: Interactive Mentoring  6. Challenges to Effective Communication  7. The Mentor’s Feedback Role  8. The Mentor as Questioner  Section 4: Task-based Mentoring  9. Classroom Observation  10. Group Mentoring  11. Action Research Projects  Conclusion