But through reciprocal, collegial teaming, new teachers can get the same kind of mentor support while experienced teachers can share the responsibility and support one another in the process. An Alternative Mentoring Model Teams offer opportunities for individuals to work together in a mutually supportive environment. As a member of a team of primarily experienced teachers, a new teacher receives mentoring not from one person but from three or four people. At the same time, mentors receive support from all the team members, opening up opportunities to build trust and to discuss things that matter. If a team is to provide effective mentoring, it must be a working team .
Stable membership is essential for maintaining the important element of trust.
Mentoring teams must also possess high performance standards. High-performance teams have an established purpose and are committed to a common working approach. The members have complementary skills and are individually and mutually accountable. Each member is committed to the personal growth and success of the other members. Teams as Mentors Mentoring is a complex task that requires the mentor to assume myriad roles.