Teacher Mentoring and Induction : The State of the Art and Beyond

The definitive book on teacher induction and mentoring that focuses on the place of mentoring and teacher induction within the broader context of educational reform, teacher training, and the improvement of instruction and student learning, while also including strategies and best practices where appropriate to the contributions. The book examines current and emerging issues, such as teacher leadership, exemplary programs and practices, systems thinking, self-directed learning, pitfalls, standards and performance objectives, and examines the criteria for exemplary teacher induction and mentoring.