Supporting Data-Informed Practice Among Early Career Teachers: The Role of Mentors.
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| Title: | Supporting Data-Informed Practice Among Early Career Teachers: The Role of Mentors. |
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| Authors: | Jimerson, Jo Beth1 (AUTHOR) j.jimerson@tcu.edu, Choate, Marnie R.2 (AUTHOR), Dietz, Laurel K.3 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Leadership & Policy in Schools. Apr-Jun2015, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p204-232. 29p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational leadership, *Effective teaching, *School improvement programs, *Job satisfaction of teachers, *Teacher participation in administration |
| Abstract: | Equipping teachers to use data is a critical piece of the school improvement puzzle. To help early career teachers (ECT) develop data-use acumen, some districts utilize mentoring supports. While research on mentoring in general is well-developed, research on how mentoring can or does support data-informed practice is not. To address this gap, we examined perceptions about data use in a small Texas district; anticipated differences among comparison groups (i.e., mentors and non-mentors; mentors and ECT) did not emerge. We conclude that without careful selection and supports, mentors may not be able to support data-informed practice to the degree assumed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Equipping teachers to use data is a critical piece of the school improvement puzzle. To help early career teachers (ECT) develop data-use acumen, some districts utilize mentoring supports. While research on mentoring in general is well-developed, research on how mentoring can or does support data-informed practice is not. To address this gap, we examined perceptions about data use in a small Texas district; anticipated differences among comparison groups (i.e., mentors and non-mentors; mentors and ECT) did not emerge. We conclude that without careful selection and supports, mentors may not be able to support data-informed practice to the degree assumed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15700763 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15700763.2014.997937 |
