Smith, Melissa K.: Supporting the Professional Development of English Language Teachers

Smith and Lewis apply the principles of facilitative teaching to mentorship, identifying ways for mentors to develop multi-layered skills. Grounded in theory and illustrated with experience, this practical, adaptable guide is accessible to mentors at any career stage, for use in professional development or as part of mentor training sessions."Smith and Lewis develop in-depth the single most effective approach to professional development-mentoring. Facilitative mentoring is flexible, experiential, and relational. This book goes beyond buzzwords to specific steps and contexts, richly illustrated with real-world examples. For those committed to mentoring as effective and deeply transformative, this interactively-designed book is an invaluable and indispensable guide." -- Bradley Baurain, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, USA "This important and original book, drawing on research and practice as well as vignettes that reflect practitioners' perspectives and experiences, fills a much needed gap in the TESOL professional development literature and will be an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators." --Jack C. Richards, University of Sydney and University of Auckland