Coaching and Mentoring by Christine Forde
In the continuous drive for improvement in learning and achievement in schools, the development of teachers and of school leaders remains a major focus of policy. Alternative approaches to professional development have been introduced in the Scottish education system, including coaching, mentoring, and learning communities. The use of coaching and mentoring is evident at every level of teacher development, from the student teacher to the expert teacher, and from early leadership development to the sustaining of long serving head teachers. The idea of learning communities, where teachers work together, has been a recent addition to continuing teacher development, but there are few publications that examine the use of strategies such as coaching, mentoring, and learning communities. A critical appraisal of policy and practice in relation to continuing teacher development is the focus this book. The contributions cover policy, discuss conceptual analysis, and provide case studies. All exa'This book will be invaluable to those involved in and responsible for ITE, NQT induction and professional learning in schools and also to those engaged in supporting the professional learning of teachers at all stagesThe book would also provide an excellent steer for policy-makers with an interest in improving school standards, teachers' professional learning and, ultimately, pupils's learning, as it provides new ways of looking at coaching and mentoring to improve the impact they have on schools.' Professional Development in Education
'In summary, the book Ëœdoes what it says on the tin'. It is thoroughly grounded in the literature (as evidenced in 12 pages of references) and yet strikes an effective balance by including illustrative examples at appropriate points. It is clear, concise, and successful in its attempts to remind us that the education field is littered with dynamic and complex processes. As someone who prefers to adopt a facilitative approach as part of her own professional practice, it was heartening to see some reference made in Chapter 2 to the differences required in pedagogical approach when coaching and mentoring others. For its relatively small size, this text manages to compare and contrast policy and practice from across the whole of the United Kingdom (unlike some lengthier texts), as well as incorporating the global perspective. In this respect, whether for practitioner or learner, it is a book well worth having to hand as a means of grasping the overall Ëœbigger picture'.' Scottish Educational Review
Professor Christine Forde holds a chair in Leadership and Professional Learning in the Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow. Professor Jim OâBrien was head of the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906716295 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906716293 |
| Title | Coaching and Mentoring |
| Author | Christine Forde |
| Series | Policy And Practice In Education |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 2011-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 119 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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