| Copyright (c) 2010 Vince Welsh | | | | benefits that experienced teachers can gain by |
| Being a teacher mentor is an important responsibility | | | | collaborating with colleagues in peer coaching |
| to take on. Just like becoming a great doctor, it | | | | programs. A teacher mentor is usually a teacher that |
| takes much practice and development to be the best | | | | has undergone similar challenges that first year |
| you can be in this position. To begin, it is important to | | | | teachers know well. To assist first year teachers in |
| have a solid academic background in education in | | | | their new, challenging careers, teacher education |
| order to prepare you to become a teacher mentor. | | | | programs at colleges and universities offer mentoring |
| Some programs can assist educators in developing | | | | programs for new teachers such as a student |
| and utilizing effective practices to successfully mentor | | | | teacher mentor program. |
| novice teachers. Some courses also explore the | | | | |