The mentoring of beginning teachers is a critical component of the induction of new teachers into the profession. It makes necessary connections between theory and practice, supports the professional and personal growth of beginning teachers and provides professional-development opportunities for the mentor teacher.
• Initial Orientation to Many Challenges
• New work setting
• New work culture of school community and organization
• New curriculum and assessment process
• Profession
• Improvement of Professional Practices
• Effective teaching models, strategies
• Leadership and management skills
• Development of the School as a Learning Community
• Lifelong learning orientation
• Moving beyond congenial to collegial