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This book is a tourdeforce, deceptively simple and yet breathtaking in its scope.Mary Eames Ucci, Educational Director, Wellesley College Child Study Center The first few months in the classroom are a combination of onthejob training and rite of passage, a time when novice teachers need someone to show them the ropes and be there to answer the tough questions. But if you are a teacher's mentor or supervisor, your task isn't as simple as it seems. What is the best way for you and your teaching community to propel a new teacher into a joyful, engaging career in the classroom?In Mentoring Early Childhood Educators, Carol Hillman shares an innovative, collaborative supervisory model that gives preservice and novice teachers the opportunity to discover what real classrooms look and feel like while they develop the skills and thoughtfulness to work through both everyday issues and the more difficult problems of practice. From your first meeting with a new teacher to endofyear goodbyes, Hillman's program supports quality teaching and offers proven strategies that show you: what to look for during classroom observations when to communicate suggestions, ideas, and strategiesand how to do so without criticizing how to handle difficulties between mentor and novice how to coordinate supervision to deepen and broaden the experience for the new teacher. In addition to carefully explaining her supervisory model, Hillman offers strategies for implementing it, sample observations and journal responses, and many useful forms for the cooperating teacher. Read Mentoring Early Childhood Educatorsit will give you a rocksolid program for not only introducing new teachers into the profession, but also making the time a professional learning experience for you.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mentoring Early Childhood Educators'? A: The book focuses on providing a collaborative supervisory model for mentoring novice teachers in early childhood education, helping them transition into their roles effectively.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mentoring Early Childhood Educators' is Carol B. Hillman.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Mentoring Early Childhood Educators' published? A: The book was published on January 10, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new teachers? A: Yes, it is specifically designed to support preservice and novice teachers in their early teaching experiences.
- Q: What strategies does the book offer for mentoring? A: The book provides strategies for effective classroom observations, communication techniques, handling mentor-novice difficulties, and coordinating supervision.
- Q: Can this book help with classroom management issues? A: Yes, it addresses both everyday issues and more complex problems of practice in early childhood education.
- Q: What makes this book different from other teaching resources? A: It offers an innovative supervisory model that encourages collaboration and practical learning experiences for new teachers.
- Q: Are there any resources included for mentors? A: Yes, the book includes sample observations, journal responses, and useful forms for cooperating teachers.