Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ554052
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Collaboration, Reflection, and Professional Growth: A Mentoring Program for Adult ESL Teachers.
Seaman, Alan; Sweeny, Barry; Meadows, Pamela; Sweeny, Marilyn
TESOL Journal, v7 n1 p31-34 Aut 1997
Discusses a program in which adult education English-as-a-Second-Language teachers worked with mentors to cultivate valuable professional habits. Notes the three characteristics of the program: concentration on the dynamics of classroom instruction; emphasis on practices such as reflective journaling and peer discussion; and a commitment to allow the protege to control the process of professional development. (Author/CK) (three references)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Agents, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Group Discussion, Inservice Teacher Education, Journal Writing, Language Teachers, Learner Controlled Instruction, Mentors, Peer Groups, Professional Development, Reflective Teaching, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teacher Collaboration
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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