What makes a good induction supporter?

Rippon, J.H. and Martin, M. (2006) What makes a good induction supporter? Teaching and Teacher Education, 22(1), pp. 84-99. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2005.07.004)

Abstract

The Teacher Induction Scheme, introduced in 2002, marked the first major change to new teacher induction in Scotland in 37 years. This paper gives an outline of these changes set against developments in mentoring theory in the wider context. It argues that the personal qualities of the induction supporter are crucial to developing an effective mentoring relationship. The views of student teachers are used to describe preferred characteristics of effective mentors and effective induction provision. A person specification is created by the comments of the "Class of 2002" — the first probationer teachers to have taken part in the Scheme.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Final version as accepted by Teaching and Teacher Education supplied by the author
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Martin, Ms Margaret
• Authors: Rippon, J.H., and Martin, M.
• Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Teaching and Teacher Education
• Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
• ISSN: 0742-051X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Ltd
• First Published: First published in Teaching and Teacher Education 22(1):84-99
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.