Mentoring For Mentors

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Mentoring For Mentors
Effective Training, Models, and Practices
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RRDSB Mentoring Model
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Mentor Training
- Issues in Teacher Induction
- The New Teacher
- Case Studies/Role Playing
- The Mentor
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Issues in Teacher Induction
Why do we need an induction program?
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New teachers hesitant to request assistance
Double Barrier to Assistance
Experienced teachers reluctant to
interfere and/or offer assistance ( Permission
for use granted by Austin Educational Associates )
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Issues in Teacher Induction
Why do we need an induction program?
What are the effects of not having induction
programs? What is happening provincially?
Goals of an induction program
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Goals of Induction Programs
To support new teachers as they progress along a
continuum of professional development
To increase teacher retention during the
induction years
To promote the personal and professional
well-being of novice teachers
To transmit the culture of the system to novice
teachers
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( Ellen Moir )
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The New Teacher
Introduction of the Stages of Concern Fuller -
1996 Self - Concerns about the self dealt with
adequacy and survival as a teacher, class
control, being liked by the pupils, and being
evaluated. Task - Task concerns revolved around
the use of teaching methods and materials and
mastery of skills within the teaching and
learning situation. Impact - Impact concerns
dealt with the teacher's effect on the students.
Teachers are concerned with student's learning,
their social and emotional needs and relating to
pupils as individuals.

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Important Characteristics of Mentor Teachers
Demonstrated Excellence in Teaching
Demonstrated Excellence in Working with Adults
Sensitivity to the Viewpoint of Others
Active and Open Learner
Competent Social and Public Relations Skills
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The Role of The Mentor
Definition A mentor is an experienced role model
who supports the professional development of
individuals new to the Board. Both the new
teacher and the mentor - learn more about
themselves - improve their skills - gain
professional recognition
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Are we One who knows.
One who supports .
One who mediates.
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Effective Mentoring Models

• One on One
• - Same School
• Same Family
• of Schools
• - At a Distance

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Effective Mentoring Models

• Group Mentoring
• Department / Division
• Mentor Broker
• PLCs

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Effective Mentoring Models

• Mentoring in the Context of a
• Professional Learning Community

• Grade / Subject
• - Division

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Sharing
Think about the mentor / new teacher pairs you
have observed. Discuss with your group
practices that you have observed that are
effective in terms of mentoring.
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Effective Mentoring Practices
Relationship
Relationship
Relationship
Knowledge Foster Independence
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Usually the best programs involve a team... They
need to create a condition in which everybody in
the school sees it as his or her job to help the
new teachers succeed. Willis
Hawley