Abstract
The study examined the extent to which a national Head Start early literacy staff development mentor-coach initiative model was effective in local Head Start Programs. The assessment of the initiative was based on analysis of 44 teacher interviews across two mid-western states. The analysis of the outcomes identifies teachers as being positive about the initiative and implementing literacy practices presented in the initiative in their classrooms. The research results point to the positive effectiveness of the mentor-coach model and support similar initiatives in the future for enhancing teacher instructional practices.
Recommended Citation
Onchwari, Grace
(2006)
"Benefits of Mentoring: Head Start Teacher Perceptions of the effectiveness of a Local Implementation of a Teacher Professional Development Initiative,"
Essays in Education: Vol. 17:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://openriver.winona.edu/eie/vol17/iss1/7
Unique Identifier
WSUEIE2006SUonchwari
