... an interactive process of conceptualisation and testing, drawing on a synthesis of findings from two case studies of coaching for early childhood educators. The case studies were analysed through four theoretical lenses and influenced by a critical realist perspective. Findings The synthesis of findings from...

.... Design/methodology/approach We designed and offered a two-phase multi-layered mentoring project to 145 new teachers (mentees) matched with 51 experienced teachers (mentors). It began with a mentor training course implemented by three experienced early childhood education academics and utilised...

... Adult learning Adult workplace coaching Coaching Early childhood education Professional development for teachers Coaching has become a commonly used collaborative professional development approach employed in early childhood settings to provide teachers with individualized support...