Exploring the worth of online communities and e-mentoring programs for beginning teachers
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Paper/Presentation Title | Exploring the worth of online communities and e-mentoring programs for beginning teachers |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Gutke, Hannah J. (Author) and Albion, Peter (Author) |
Editors | McFerrin, Karen, Weber, Roberta, Carlsen, Roger and Willis, Dee Anna |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE 2008) |
ERA Conference ID | 51048 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2008 |
Place of Publication | Chesapeake, VA |
ISBN | 1880094649 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://site.aace.org/conf/ |
Conference/Event | 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE 2008) |
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference | |
Event Details | 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE 2008) Event Date 03 to end of 07 Mar 2008 Event Location Las Vegas, United States |
Event Details | Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference |
Abstract | [Abstract]: Education systems worldwide face challenges in retaining and developing beginning teachers against a widespread pattern of significant attrition. This study used interviews with beginning teachers, their mentors and other relevant staff members in the local system to investigate the potential of online communities and e-mentoring to address the problem. The findings support the hypothesis that online mentoring would effectively supplement induction procedures already in place. The initial topics or threads of discussion within the learning community should address issues identified in the study, such as behavior management, interactions and relationships with parents, and assessment and reporting. This will allay concerns by addressing issues seen as most relevant by beginning teachers. |
Keywords | mentor, induction, beginning teacher, online |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390399. Education systems not elsewhere classified |
390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators | |
390405. Educational technology and computing | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Education, Queensland |
Faculty of Education |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yq16/exploring-the-worth-of-online-communities-and-e-mentoring-programs-for-beginning-teachers
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