Teacher Practical Guidance:

Teacher Mentoring

Category: Assessment & Planning

Rank Order

76

Effect Size

0.18

Achievement Gain %

7

How-To Strategies

  • Staff mentoring of students – see Check & Connect program

How-To Resources

Link – Program (WWC) Check & Connect: Mentoring

References

DuBois, Holloway, Valentine, & Cooper. (2002). Effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth: a meta-analytic review. American Journal of Community Psychology.

 

DuBois, Portillo, Rhodes, Silverthorn, & Valentine. (2011). How Effective Are Mentoring Programs for Youth? A Systematic Assessment of the Evidence. Psychological Science in the public interest : a journal of the American Psychological Society.

 

Eby, Allen, Evans, Ng, & DuBois. (2008). Does mentoring matter? A multidisciplinary meta-analysis comparing mentored and non-mentored individuals. Journal of Vocational Behavior.

 

Garvey, B. (2010). Mentoring in a coaching world. The Complete Handbook of Coaching. SAGE

 

IES What Works Clearinghouse (2015). Check & Connect. Link

 

Sneyers & De Witte. (2018). Interventions in higher education and their effect on student success: a meta-analysis. Educational Review.

Teacher Mentoring

 

DEFINITION

Mentoring is most often defined as a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) assists another in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced person’s professional and personal growth.

DATA

  • 5 Meta Analysis reviews

  • 175 Studies

  • 15,000 Students in research.

  • 3 Confidence level.

QUOTES