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Quality mentoring practices and mentors are integral to quality teacher induction and support.
AITSL has developed the Mentoring Guidelines to focus on supporting both pre-service teachers and early career teachers. The guidelines outline the roles and responsibilities of school leaders and mentors in creating appropriate, structured mentoring programs for pre-service teachers and early career teachers.
The Mentoring Guidelines provide a framework for supporting implementation of the Guidelines for the Induction of Early Career Teachers in Australia and the Australian Professional Experience Guidelines. The successful implementation of both guidelines relies largely on the quality of support provided by mentor teachers.
Good mentors are selected based on specific skills and knowledge. These guidelines outline the requirements for selecting appropriate mentors and offering effective mentoring programs. Effective mentoring needs to be planned, embedded in daily practice and include regular meetings, observations of practice, and feedback.
