Smith / Lewis Supporting the Professional Development of English Language Teachers

Facilitative Mentoring
Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-351-73762-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 212 Seiten

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Melissa K.

Lewis, Marilyn

Fachgebiete

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

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface

Section 1: Mentee-centered Mentoring

Chapter 1: Mentor & Mentee Identities

Chapter 2: The Needs of Mentees

Chapter 3: Setting Goals for Mentoring

Section 2: Mentoring in Context

Chapter 4: The Classroom Context

Chapter 5: Broader Contexts of Mentoring

Section 3: Interactive Mentoring

Chapter 6: Challenges to Effective Communication

Chapter 7: The Mentor’s Feedback Role

Chapter 8: The Mentor as Questioner

Section 4: Task-based Mentoring

Chapter 9: Classroom Observation

Chapter 10: Group Mentoring

Chapter 11: Action Research Projects

Conclusion

About the Authors

Index

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.