Someone
to point out any successes and to help me learn how to evaluate
what works and what doesn't.
Someone
to assure me that I can do this.
Stage
2: Consolidation
A chance
to observe how others deal with specific types of problems.
Feedback
from a mentor about specific strategies to try in order to work
better on perceived problems.
Resources
containing specific training strategies.
Stage
3: Renewal
Chances
to observe quality trainers at work.
Exposure
to new subject matter that is personally and professionally
exciting.
Opportunities
to try new things.
Stage
4: Maturity
Networking
with other trainers.
Opportunities
to mentor others.
Gatherings
where the philosophical issues associated with training and
professional development in the field are discussed
Adapted by C. Michael Sandberg from ideas presented in Katz, L. (1995).
The developmental stages of teachers in Talks with Teachers of Young
Children (pp. 203-210). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.