Supporting the Professional Development of English Language Teachers

Smith and Lewis apply the principles of facilitative teaching to mentorship, identifying ways for mentors to develop multi-layered skills. Grounded in theory and illustrated with experience, this practical, adaptable guide is accessible to mentors at any career stage, for use in professional development or as part of mentor training sessions.

Melissa K. Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Ningxia University, China, and the founder of LEAPAsia, a non-government educational and teacher training organization. Marilyn Lewis is an Honorary Research Fellow and a former Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Section 1: Mentee-centered Mentoring 1. Mentor & Mentee Identities 2. The Needs of Mentees 3. Setting Goals for Mentoring Section 2: Mentoring in Context 4. The Classroom Context 5. Broader Contexts of Mentoring Section 3: Interactive Mentoring 6. Challenges to Effective Communication 7. The Mentor's Feedback Role 8. The Mentor as Questioner Section 4: Task-based Mentoring 9. Classroom Observation 10. Group Mentoring 11. Action Research Projects Conclusion