Supporting the Professional Development of English Language Teachers

Facilitative Mentoring
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-73528-6
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 212 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 318 g

Applying the principles of facilitative teaching to mentorship, this book brings together well-established knowledge about mentoring with the experiences and ideas of mentors in the field to advance and support the professional development of language teachers. Recognizing the impact of globalization and technology, Smith and Lewis identify processes and pathways for mentors to develop multi-layered skills for working with teachers in both their own and cross-cultural contexts, and in face-to-face and virtual settings. Grounded in theory, this innovative approach is illustrated with authentic experiences, and ready to be applied by readers in their specific settings around the world.

With an interactive design that encourages participation and practice, each chapter includes vignettes, reflections, and challenging scenarios from mentors in training. Self-reflection and task sections at the end of each chapter engage the reader in combining theory with practice. Sample materials such as mentor-mentee contracts, work plans, journal templates, discussion suggestions (face-to-face or online), and observation forms deepen understanding and enable mentors to adapt or create their own materials. This practical and context-adaptable guide is accessible to mentors at any career stage, for use in personal professional development, or as part of mentor training sessions.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Melissa K.

Lewis, Marilyn

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Melissa K. Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Ningxia University, China, and the founder of LEAPAsia, a non-government educational and teacher training organization.

Marilyn Lewis is an Honorary Research Fellow and a former Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.