Mentoring New Special Education Teachers : A Guide for Mentors and Program Developers

by Mary Lou Duffy

• ISBN13: 9780761931348
• ISBN10: 0761931341
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-17
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This field-tested guide provides everything you need to effectively support and mentor your special education teachers, increase their job satisfaction, and keep your retention rates high!

Table of Contents

Introduction: Overview	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
About the Authors	xv
New Special Education Teachers	1	(26)
Vignette	1	(1)
Who Are New Special Education Teachers?	2	(1)
Where They Come From	2	(5)
What New Special Education Teachers Need	7	(9)
Emotional Support	8	(1)
Ideas for Specific Lessons	8	(8)
Supports ESE Mentors Can Provide Mentees	16	(2)
Fears and Anxieties of New Teachers	18	(1)
School Administrator's Role	19	(1)
Assignment of New Teachers	20	(3)
Teacher Assignment	20	(1)
Mentor Assignment	21	(2)
What If?	23	(1)
Possible Solutions Include	24	(1)
Internet Sites on Mentoring	24	(1)
References	24	(3)
Supports for Special Education Teachers	27	(32)
Vignette	27	(1)
Uniqueness of Special Education	28	(15)
Special Education Processes	43	(10)
Professional Issues	53	(4)
Organize Your Time and Activities	54	(1)
Be Open to Change, Innovation, and New Opportunities	55	(1)
Be Positive About Yourself and Your Profession	55	(2)
What If?	57	(1)
References	57	(2)
Designing Mentoring Programs	59	(24)
Vignette	59	(1)
Critical Elements for Designing Effective Mentoring Programs	60	(3)
Roles and Responsibilities of the Mentor and Mentee	63	(2)
New Special Education Teacher	64	(1)
Mentor Teacher	64	(1)
Roles and Responsibilities of the School Administrator	65	(1)
Mentor Selection	66	(3)
Mentor Training	69	(2)
E-Mentoring	71	(3)
Mentoring Activities Calendar	74	(1)
Action Planning	74	(2)
Funding Mentoring Programs	76	(2)
School Administrators	77	(1)
Mentors	77	(1)
Mentees	78	(1)
What If?	78	(1)
Online Resources for Designing Mentoring Programs	79	(1)
References	80	(3)
Becoming a Mentor	83	(12)
Vignette	83	(1)
Who Should Be a Mentor?	84	(4)
What Do Mentors Do?	88	(2)
What Do Mentors Do When the Mentoring Relationship Isn't Working?	90	(2)
Mentees Don't Know They Need Help	91	(1)
Mentee and Mentor Can't Seem to Find the Time to Get Together	91	(1)
Mentor and Mentee Personalities Clash	91	(1)
Mentee Is Asking Too Much of the Mentor	92	(1)
What Do Mentors Gain From the Experience?	92	(1)
What If?	93	(1)
References	93	(2)
Effective Communication Skills	95	(12)
Vignette	95	(1)
Effective Communication Skills	96	(5)
Observing and Coaching	101	(1)
Teaming: Working With Others Effectively	102	(2)
Problem Solving	104	(1)
What If?	105	(1)
References	105	(2)
Learning About Adult Learners	107	(12)
Vignette	107	(1)
Working With Adults	108	(7)
Needs Assessment	109	(1)
Safety	109	(1)
Sound Relationships	110	(1)
Sequence and Reinforcement	110	(1)
Praxis	111	(1)
Respect for Learners as Decision Makers	111	(1)
Ideas, Feelings, Actions	111	(1)
Immediacy	112	(1)
Clear Roles	112	(1)
Teamwork	112	(1)
Engagement	113	(1)
Accountability	113	(2)
Adult Learning Theory	115	(1)
Styles of Learning/Personality Types	116	(1)
What If?	117	(1)
References	117	(2)
Resource A: Action Plans	119	(4)
Resource B: CEC Standards and Mentoring Resources	123	(10)
Resource C: Professional Resources	133	(8)
Resource D: Mentor Workshop	141	(16)
Resource E: Timeline for Mentoring Activities	157	(8)
Index	165