Degree Date

12-2017

Document Type

Dissertation - NLU Access

Degree Name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Academic Discipline

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Harrington GIbson

Second Advisor

Dr. Don Angelaccio

Abstract

The teacher mentoring program is an essential part of a teacher’s success during the first years at a school. It is important that a mentoring program is updated to follow the changes in education. This program evaluation looked at the current induction and mentoring program in place and the impact that it made. Throughout the evaluation, teacher feedback was gathered as they were the ones using the program. It was found that there were many missing pieces to the program that resulted in multiple teachers leaving on a yearly basis.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract.. v

Preface.. vi

List of Figures.. ix

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION... 1

Purpose.. 1

Rationale.. 2

Goals. 3

Research Questions. 4

SECTION TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 6

Mentoring Supports Adult Learning.. 6

Teacher Preparation for the Demands in Today’s Schools. 8

Using Instructional Rounds in Practice to Support Teachers. 11

Closing.. 12

SECTION THREE: METHODOLOGY 13

Research Design Overview... 13

Participants. 15

Data Gathering Techniques. 17

Survey.. 17

Retention Data.. 18

Data Analysis Techniques. 18

Survey.. 18

Retention Data.. 19

SECTION FOUR: FINDINGS & INTERPRETATION 20

Findings. 20

Professional Development. 20

Monthly Tasks. 22

Adequate Mentor Training.. 23

Retention Data.. 23

Interpretation.. 24

Professional Development. 24

Monthly Tasks. 25

Mentor Training.. 26

Closing.. 27

SECTION FIVE: JUDGMENT & RECOMMENDATIONS 28

Judgment. 28

Recommendations. 30

References.. 32

Appendix A.. 34

Mentor Teacher Survey.. 34

Mentee Teacher Survey.. 35

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