Mentoring Strategies
The goal of mentoring is to help protégées develop the
skills and knowledge they need to be effective teachers
AND to improve job satisfaction. People who build skills, receive positive
feedback and feel valued are more likely to experience job satisfication
and stick with it, rather than heading for the hills!
Though quick fixes and perfect solutions are often fleeting
in the field of education, the following mentoring strategies have
proven effective:
Build a Climate of Trust
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Show active interest in teachers' concerns
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Ask open ended questions
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Listen carefully for understanding
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Find common ground
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Remain open-minded
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Maintain a non-judgemental attitude
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Accept teachers (no matter what)
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Remain objective
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Follow through
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Maintain confidentiality