Table 2 Comparing network composition among novice and experienced teachers
From: An exploratory study of STEM teachers’ mentorship networks
Network composition variable | Novice teachers | Experienced teachers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
Alter K12 affiliation | ||||
Same school as ego | 264 | 38.5 | 156 | 31.6 |
Different school as ego | 136 | 19.8 | 149 | 30.2 |
Not K12 affiliated | 286 | 41.7 | 188 | 38.1 |
Alter K12 position | ||||
Teacher | 301 | 43.8 | 225 | 45.5 |
Principal | 29 | 4.2 | 28 | 5.7 |
Assistant principal | 20 | 3.0 | 21 | 4.0 |
Instructional coach | 13 | 1.9 | 6 | 1.2 |
Paraprofessional/other support professional | 1 | 0.0 | 10 | 2.0 |
Alter relationship (non-K12) | ||||
Former professor or advisor | 167 | 24.3 | 68 | 13.7 |
Spouse | 20 | 2.9 | 24 | 4.8 |
Family member (not spouse) | 44 | 6.4 | 39 | 7.9 |
Friend | 16 | 2.3 | 9 | 1.8 |
Former colleague | 13 | 1.9 | 18 | 3.6 |
Affiliation with Noyce Program | ||||
Affiliated with Noyce | 186 | 27.3 | 100 | 20.2 |