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Chapter 1 Homework This is the first of four chapters examining how to support the learning of early
Chapter 1: Relationship-Based Professional Learning Summary This is the first of four chapters examining how to support the learning of early childhood teachers based on fostering responsive and respectful interactions over time. The four chapters are grouped together under the […]
Chapter 2 Homework Exploring effective ways that mentors initially join and plan for professional learning
Chapter 2: Building Professional Development Relationships with Adults Summary Exploring effective ways that mentors initially join and plan for professional learning relationships with early-childhood teachers is the focus of this chapter. Increasing responsiveness to and awareness of the whole teacher […]
Chapter 3 Homework Communication to increase a teacher’s awareness of practices and interactions is the
Chapter 3 – Communicating to Support Teacher Awareness Summary Communication to increase a teacher’s awareness of practices and interactions is the focus of this chapter. Increasing effective listening, reflective feedback and exploring ways to resolve conflict Outline The chapter supports […]
Chapter 4 Homework Stages of teacher development and how they relate to the practice of mentoring are
Chapter 4: Adult Learning and Planning for Teacher Development Summary This chapter examines effective ways to support adult development and learning. Stages of teacher development and how they relate to the practice of mentoring are explored. Outline The chapter supports […]
Chapter 5 Homework Look at the chart provided and describe possible behaviors of an early childhood
Chapter 5: Readiness for Change and Learning through Inquiry Summary Chapter 5 begins the second half of the book titled, Section II: Mentoring and Coaching for Inquiry, Reflection and Leadership. Chapter 5 explores characteristics of the mentor-teacher relationship required to […]
Chapter 6 Homework Students will examine strategies for working as or with an adult coach with special
Chapter 6: Coaching to Connect Curriculum, Assessment & Teaching Summary Meeting the expectations of current early childhood state, national and professional standards (NAEYC & NAECS/SDE, 2003) requires that teachers of our youngest children are able to Outline The chapter supports […]
Chapter 7 Homework The process of reflective supervision is explored for its power to promote increased
Chapter 7: Supervisors and Teacher-Leaders as Mentors or Coaches Summary This chapter will focus on supervisors and teacher-leaders as mentors or coaches of early Outline The chapter supports your growing capacity to • compare reflective supervision to the mentoring and […]
Chapter 8 Homework Traditional early-childhood values of building trust and respect in relationships are
Chapter 8: Mentoring and Leadership for Professional Development Summary Traditional early-childhood values of building trust and respect in relationships are central to the power of mentoring. Teachers need to be able to feel comfortable communicating their concerns to the mentor […]