Mentoring Early Childhood Educators : A Handbook for Supervisors, Administrators & Teachers

Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xvii The Role of the Supervisor 1(11) Great Expectations--Enter . . . the Students 12(17) What to Listen and Look for in the Learning Environment 29(18) Facilitating Student Learning 47(22) Handling the Challenging Issues 69(11) Finding a Balance 80(9) Epilogue 89(30) Appendices A. Sample Observations 91(8) B. Sample Journal Responses 99(8) C. Communications with the Cooperating Teacher 107(12) References and Suggested Readings 119