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Mentoring Middle School Teachers: What Research Says, Micki M. Caskey, Karen Weller Swanson

Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose of this research summary is to discuss mentoring as career-long professional development of middle level teachers. Mentoring can support developing pedagogies, curricula, culturally responsive teaching, and navigating the educational landscape. Mentoring can start at different stages to meet teachers’ needs and to impact their efficacy. While professional development is, many times, a day or two; mentoring is an on-going, teacher-directed learning environment that directly impacts the classroom.