Preparation never ends: Sustaining a mentorship model in early childhood teacher education |
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| Authors: | Roger Brindley Pam Fleege Stephen Graves |
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| Institution: | 1. University of South Florida , 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 162, Tampa , FL , 33620–5650 , USA Phone: +1–813–974–7143 Fax: +1–813–974–7143 E-mail: brindley@tempest.coedu.usf.edu;2. University of South Florida , 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 162, Tampa , FL , 33620–5650 , USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract This paper documents the development of a mentorship project for both inservice and preservice early childhood teachers. This mentorship model was conceived by university faculty who were concerned that developmentally appropriate practice was fast becoming a casualty of the present accountability reform in education, and distressed by the disconnect between the university and the prek‐grade three classroom. The first two years of the model are described with particular emphasis placed on the second year efforts to increase the interaction of preservice and inservice teachers. Central to these efforts has been the two‐way communication resulting from video mentorship, and this paper documents the reactions of the stakeholders to this initiative. The paper closes by discussing the challenges that lie ahead as the mentorship model continues to evolve. |
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