{"product_id":"cultivating-high-quality-teaching-through-induction-and-mentoring","title":"Cultivating High-Quality Teaching Through Induction and Mentoring","description":"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop induction programs that focus on improved practice rather than just survival skills!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"All beginning teachers face significant challenges during their induction into the teaching profession. This book  provides a cogent, thoughtful, and practical guide to working in the areas of teacher induction and mentoring, and is a must read for academics, program developers, and practitioners alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSandra Odell, Professor\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bartell argues that induction is about more than retaining teachers. It is about helping all teachers become more professional and better at what they do . . . and, most important, it is about improving student learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFrom the Foreword by Linda Darling-Hammond\u003cbr\u003eCharles E. Ducommun, Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003eStanford University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first few years of teaching are the most challenging. During these years, teachers are most likely to become discouraged and disillusioned. Yet these early years are also the time when teachers establish practices that last throughout their careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCultivating High-Quality Teaching Through Induction and Mentoring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e focuses on new teachers′ needs while\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eemphasizing high-quality teaching through the use of standards-based teaching, teacher assessments, and reflective practice. Through extensive research, Carol Bartell has identified the critical elements in shaping induction policies that lead to teacher retention and improved student achievement. Because teachers begin with different levels of preparation, Bartell addresses how to adjust programs to meet differing needs in a variety of school contexts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridging the gap between knowledge and practice, this handbook includes:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eA description of the challenges that new teachers face   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe key elements of an effective induction plan   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe role of mentoring in a successful induction program   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eInformation on induction in the most challenging setting-urban schools   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eModels and approaches to assessment during the induction period\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThroughout, this book emphasizes a developmental approach to encouraging teachers to a higher level of practice that extends beyond the usual survival skills. Don′t just prepare teachers to teach, prepare them to teach better! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245753291096,"sku":"9780761938583","price":82.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780761938583_cfc3d57b-50b7-44d8-8bbd-05dede778271.jpg?v=1777773624","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/cultivating-high-quality-teaching-through-induction-and-mentoring","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}