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Chapter 5: Pete Mentoring As A Mosaic, Suzan F. Ayers, Linda L. Griffin
Chapter 5: Pete Mentoring As A Mosaic, Suzan F. Ayers, Linda L. Griffin
Human Performance and Health Education Faculty Research
Good mentoring is not an easy process. From the research literature on mentoring, people know that there are critical factors that affect the mentoring relationship and process: the selection of mentors, whether or not mentors and proteges are assigned, how formal or informal the relationship is, how mentors might or might not be rewarded for their contribution, and whether professionals can find the time for mentoring (Little, 1990; Smith & Ingersoll, 2004). People also know that effective mentors possess rich and sophisticated content, curricular, and pedagogical knowledge, and they also have strong communication skills that can serve to support the …
Chapter 1: Introduction—The Roles And Process Of Mentoring, Linda L. Griffin, Suzan F. Ayers
Chapter 1: Introduction—The Roles And Process Of Mentoring, Linda L. Griffin, Suzan F. Ayers
Human Performance and Health Education Faculty Research
In this monograph we bring together three different studies about mentoring across the physical education profession. Throughout this issue we use the terms mentor and protégé to describe the individuals involved in mentoring relationships. Generally, mentors are wise and trusted guides and advisors, and protégés are the people who receive career support, protection, and advocacy. Given the complex and challenging nature of educatorsʼ work, the notion that educators in various settings and career paths should have mentors to guide them through skill development and workplace management has become increasingly accepted. Mentoring has generally been perceived as a positive relationship that …