Mentoring for teaching

Mentoring is an important and increasingly common process in universities around the world, in which a more experienced member of staff (mentor) supports a less experienced colleague (mentee) to develop professional skills and approaches in relevant ways.

The materials below are designed to assist in the setting up of a mentoring system at school or department level. However the materials are also helpful for those who wish to set up an ‘unofficial’ mentoring process.

Introduction

Types of mentoring relationships, benefits and challenges.

Stages of mentoring

The three main stages of a mentoring relationship and what's involved in each.

Developing a mentoring program in your school

How to start a mentoring relationship and important questions to ask.

Information for mentors and mentees

Qualities of successful mentors and mentees, managing expectations, possible activities and finalising the process.

Further reading

External information on different programs, establishing relationships, peer observation and reflective practice.