Understanding the Needs of New Teachers and Mentors

Authors

Samantha Michelson, University of Maine at Farmington
Yuan Dongmei, University of Maine at Farmington

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Abstract

Teachers and mentors were surveyed to determine the needs of new teachers and mentors using the following questions:

Questions About New Teachers and Their Mentors?

1. What strengths and needs do new teachers and mentors bring with them to the mentoring relationship?

2. What supports do new teachers and their mentors need?

3. How do new teachers and mentors differ in how well they manage stress atthe start of the year?

4. How do both differ in their views of the teaching profession and their future in it?

Comments

Presentation given during University of Maine at Farmington Symposium Day.

Faculty sponsor, Dr. Patty Williams.

Recommended Citation

Michelson, Samantha and Dongmei, Yuan, "Understanding the Needs of New Teachers and Mentors" (2024). Student Scholarship. 2.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/student_scholarship/2