TY - JOUR
T1 - Mentoring Prospective Principals
T2 - Determinants of Productive Mentor–Mentee Relationship
AU - Schechter, Chen
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2014 SAGE Publications.
PY - 2014/1
Y1 - 2014/1
N2 - Mentoring contributes to prospective principals’ growth, easing their transition from the role of teacher to that of administrator. This article reports findings from a study aimed at examining the determinant factors affecting the mentor–mentee relationship in a uniquely designed principal preparation program in New York City. The study population comprised 18 prospective principals and 6 acting principals serving as mentors. Data were collected via semistructured individual interviews and written reports. Data analysis reveals three main categories as determinants of a productive mentor–mentee relationship: personal characteristics, professional discourse, and time and frequency of communication. Findings are analyzed and coupled with recommendations for creating successful and productive mentor–mentee relationships.
AB - Mentoring contributes to prospective principals’ growth, easing their transition from the role of teacher to that of administrator. This article reports findings from a study aimed at examining the determinant factors affecting the mentor–mentee relationship in a uniquely designed principal preparation program in New York City. The study population comprised 18 prospective principals and 6 acting principals serving as mentors. Data were collected via semistructured individual interviews and written reports. Data analysis reveals three main categories as determinants of a productive mentor–mentee relationship: personal characteristics, professional discourse, and time and frequency of communication. Findings are analyzed and coupled with recommendations for creating successful and productive mentor–mentee relationships.
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U2 - 10.1177/105678791402300103
DO - 10.1177/105678791402300103
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SN - 1056-7879
VL - 23
SP - 52
EP - 65
JO - International Journal of Educational Reform
JF - International Journal of Educational Reform
IS - 1
ER -