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'Anyone who reads this book for personal reasons or adopts it for his or her school will soon discover the wealth of information it contains' - Dr. Carol A. Mullen, Editor, The Mentoring and Tutoring Journal 'This book is thorough, informative, helpful, collegial, and supportive. A 'must-have' and great guide for everyone involved in professional development, training, or consulting' - Genny DiTrani, Professional Development Consultant, New Jersey Education Association At some point in their careers, many experienced educators decide to move from education into consulting. However, most educators don't possess the for-profit business skills essential for success. In addition, many novice consultants are coming straight from the classroom and need guidance in how to plan workshops for adults. Workshops That Really Work: A Guide for Staff Developers and Trainers in Education bridges the gap between the worlds of education and consulting for those already working as consultants, just moving into consulting, or considering consulting.
'Provides practical, doable strategies and guidance to mentors, as well as the opportunity to practice those strategies with immediate feedback. A short and easy read for people who need good advice but don't have a lot of time to spare.'uKathy Grover, Assistant SuperintendentClever R-V School District, MOA comprehensive guide for developing successful mentors!Quality mentoring can provide the support and guidance critical to an educator's first years of teaching. In the latest edition of the best-selling Mentoring New Teachers, Hal Portner draws upon research, experience, and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of essential mentoring behaviors. Packed with strategies, exercises, resources, and concepts, this book examines four critical mentoring functions: establishing good rapport, assessing mentee progress, coaching continuous improvement, and guiding mentees toward self-reliance. Tools and topics new to this edition include:Teacher mentor standards based on the NBPTS standards and validated by the International Mentoring AssociationClassroom observation methods and competency instruments Tools to assess preferred learning stylesApproaches to mentoring the nontraditional new teacher A guide for careerlong professional developmentSchool leaders, experienced and prospective mentors, and staff developers can use this step-by-step handbook to create a dynamic mentoring program or revitalize an existing one.
"This is the best book on how to ask for help and search out opportunities if you want to be an effective teacher." Take responsibility for your own learning by learning from others. As a new teacher, you need help! The inspiration and encouragement which mentorship provides is crucial during the first (and toughest) months of teaching. This book gives you all you need to fully recognize and utilize the valuable rewards uncovered throughout the mentoring process. Thought-provoking and action-generating discussions reveal how to become a proactive protégé, making this book a wonderful resource in the preparation of prospective teachers. A step-by-step approach illustrates the unique perspective of receiving mentorship, and how to make the most of it. Topics discussed include:
Before you can profit from experience, you must acquire it. This book reveals the unique skills necessary to interpret and put to use the guidance, wisdom, instruction, and assistance of a mentor and become a self-empowered, proactive protégé.
"Portner?s work provides all educators with a look at both the philosophical side of mentoring new teachers and the very practical side of operating an effective mentoring program. As the teacher shortage grows more pronounced, this book can be a basic blueprint for success in addressing recruitment, induction, and retention of the best possible teachers in any district, large or small, urban or suburban or rural." "This book is packed with practical suggestions and detailed hints on how a program can be set up and woven into the fabric of a school in a systemic way. Portner captures the ups and downs of mentoring relationships and proposes effective ways to keep mentoring programs energized." A roadmap for highly effective mentoring programs! Educator, program consultant, and author Hal Portner is an authority on how to craft a mentoring program that validates, supports, and celebrates every aspect of the mentor-mentee relationship. In Training Mentors Is Not Enough, Portner offers a how-to guide and workbook for planners and participants who want to develop an exemplary mentoring program or upgrade an existing one. This comprehensive, but accessible, resource also serves as a practical management tool for mentor program coordinators and committees. Practical strategies and how-to points cover subjects like: ? Obtaining broad-based commitment and participation from key individuals and groups Training Mentors Is Not Enough offers educators an expanded view of the mentoring process and serves as an essential resource for planning, managing, and evaluating mentoring programs. This book can also serve as a valuable supplemental text in educational leadership or program development courses and seminars.
'Anyone who reads this book for personal reasons or adopts it for his or her school will soon discover the wealth of information it contains' - Dr. Carol A. Mullen, Editor, The Mentoring and Tutoring Journal 'This book is thorough, informative, helpful, collegial, and supportive. A 'must-have' and great guide for everyone involved in professional development, training, or consulting' - Genny DiTrani, Professional Development Consultant, New Jersey Education Association At some point in their careers, many experienced educators decide to move from education into consulting. However, most educators don't possess the for-profit business skills essential for success. In addition, many novice consultants are coming straight from the classroom and need guidance in how to plan workshops for adults. Workshops That Really Work: A Guide for Staff Developers and Trainers in Education bridges the gap between the worlds of education and consulting for those already working as consultants, just moving into consulting, or considering consulting.
Afterword by Dennis Sparks `The material is useful not only for beginners just starting to look at mentoring, but also for those with years of experience. It is one of the best books I've read on the topic' - Carole Cooper, Director of Academic Accountability, St. Charles Community Unit School District, IL `Ensuring that our newest colleagues are properly inducted and supported must be a top priority for all educators. Teacher Mentoring and Induction is a wonderful resource for those who care about the future of the teaching profession' - Terry Dozier, Director, Center for Teacher Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University `The implications for the field are presented in a user-friendly manner. The examples of induction and mentoring programs are very thoughtfully examined to provide readers with multiple ways to approach and reach success in planning and implementing programs in their local setting' - Theresa Rouse, Assessment & Program Evaluation Coordinator, Monterey County Office of Education, CA Drastically reduce attrition rates and rapidly transform new teachers into experienced professionals! One out of every two new teachers will quit within five years. Yet studies show that comprehensive induction programs can slash attrition rates in half and dramatically accelerate the professional development of new teachers. Teacher Mentoring and Induction provides both an overview of the current state of induction and mentoring and cutting-edge strategies for developing a new program or improving an existing one. In this extraordinary resource, the top names in the field of induction and mentoring examine how various mentoring and induction programs developed, identify areas of effectiveness, and determine how successful programs can be replicated. The definitive book on teacher induction and mentoring, this groundbreaking work is divided into three parts, describing the developmental processes and philosophical underpinnings of exemplary programs, focusing on mentoring constructs and best practices, and connecting mentoring and induction to broader educational issues.
"This is the best book on how to ask for help and search out opportunities if you want to be an effective teacher." Take responsibility for your own learning by learning from others. As a new teacher, you need help! The inspiration and encouragement which mentorship provides is crucial during the first (and toughest) months of teaching. This book gives you all you need to fully recognize and utilize the valuable rewards uncovered throughout the mentoring process. Thought-provoking and action-generating discussions reveal how to become a proactive protégé, making this book a wonderful resource in the preparation of prospective teachers. A step-by-step approach illustrates the unique perspective of receiving mentorship, and how to make the most of it. Topics discussed include:
Before you can profit from experience, you must acquire it. This book reveals the unique skills necessary to interpret and put to use the guidance, wisdom, instruction, and assistance of a mentor and become a self-empowered, proactive protégé.
"Portner?s work provides all educators with a look at both the philosophical side of mentoring new teachers and the very practical side of operating an effective mentoring program. As the teacher shortage grows more pronounced, this book can be a basic blueprint for success in addressing recruitment, induction, and retention of the best possible teachers in any district, large or small, urban or suburban or rural." "This book is packed with practical suggestions and detailed hints on how a program can be set up and woven into the fabric of a school in a systemic way. Portner captures the ups and downs of mentoring relationships and proposes effective ways to keep mentoring programs energized." A roadmap for highly effective mentoring programs! Educator, program consultant, and author Hal Portner is an authority on how to craft a mentoring program that validates, supports, and celebrates every aspect of the mentor-mentee relationship. In Training Mentors Is Not Enough, Portner offers a how-to guide and workbook for planners and participants who want to develop an exemplary mentoring program or upgrade an existing one. This comprehensive, but accessible, resource also serves as a practical management tool for mentor program coordinators and committees. Practical strategies and how-to points cover subjects like: ? Obtaining broad-based commitment and participation from key individuals and groups Training Mentors Is Not Enough offers educators an expanded view of the mentoring process and serves as an essential resource for planning, managing, and evaluating mentoring programs. This book can also serve as a valuable supplemental text in educational leadership or program development courses and seminars.
'Provides practical, doable strategies and guidance to mentors, as well as the opportunity to practice those strategies with immediate feedback. A short and easy read for people who need good advice but don't have a lot of time to spare.'uKathy Grover, Assistant SuperintendentClever R-V School District, MOA comprehensive guide for developing successful mentors!Quality mentoring can provide the support and guidance critical to an educator's first years of teaching. In the latest edition of the best-selling Mentoring New Teachers, Hal Portner draws upon research, experience, and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of essential mentoring behaviors. Packed with strategies, exercises, resources, and concepts, this book examines four critical mentoring functions: establishing good rapport, assessing mentee progress, coaching continuous improvement, and guiding mentees toward self-reliance. Tools and topics new to this edition include:Teacher mentor standards based on the NBPTS standards and validated by the International Mentoring AssociationClassroom observation methods and competency instruments Tools to assess preferred learning stylesApproaches to mentoring the nontraditional new teacher A guide for careerlong professional developmentSchool leaders, experienced and prospective mentors, and staff developers can use this step-by-step handbook to create a dynamic mentoring program or revitalize an existing one.
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