39 research outputs found
Mentoring: Help or Hindrance?
Get PDFThe research literature shows mentoring programs in education to be highly complex and situational. While there are potential advantages for both the mentor and the novice teacher, several issues remain problematic and presently limit the effective, widespread use of mentoring as a way of inducting new teachers into the profession
Nontraditional Students in Higher Education: Meeting Their Needs as Learners
Get PDFThe research literature indicates nontraditional students in higher education are different from their traditional counterparts. Understanding our university clientele is important in being able to meet their needs. Instructors are encouraged to analyze their teaching strategies and to incorporate those which can further aid older students in their educational pursuits
