Mentoring for Talent

A Practical Guide for Schools

By Mark Smith

$39.95

From unlocking the untapped potential of gifted students to revolutionising school cultures, this book is a roadmap for educators and leaders alike. Discover tried-and-true mentoring methods that propel students to unprecedented heights, whether it's excelling in their final years of schooling or mastering the art of inquiry-based learning.

Through the lens of mentorship, explore innovative strategies that not only foster academic excellence but also nurture personal growth and community empowerment. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a school leader seeking to inspire change, Mentoring for Talent offers practical insights and creative solutions to elevate your teacher practice and transform the educational landscape.

Also available via Amazon Kindle and iBooks

ISBN: 9781923116764

Size: 234 x 156 mm

Black & white, 166 pages

Published: July 2024

About the author: Mark Smith

Mark Smith is an innovative educator with over 30 years’ experience in the Victorian independent school system. He holds a Master of Education from Monash University and has long been associated with VAGTC. Mark is passionate about his work in gifted and talented education where he has created and implemented large multi-faceted school wide programs at some of Melbourne’s largest independent schools. An advocate for guided inquiry-based learning approaches, he has facilitated outstanding academic results for students of all ages using mentoring to cultivate questioning skills, and deep, engaging personal research processes, leading to student agency.

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