Goals :
.....1. To provide an awareness of the traits of effective mentors
.....2. To provide practice and structures for active listening, and conferencing
techniques
.....3. To provide continued support for mentors as they progress through
the year mentoring new teachers
.....4. To examine the traits of effective teaching and how to use that
information in mentoring new teachers
Learning Outcomes :
.....1. Teachers will have knowledge of the the traits of effective mentors,
conferencing techniques, and the needs of adult learners
.....2. Teachers will have an understanding of the interpersonal skills
necessary to be a trusted mentor
.....3. Teachers will have knowledge of the traits of effective teachers
.....4. Teachers will understand their role as a mentor to a first year
teacher
Structure :
..The course will be comprised of seven two hour of classes from 3:30
to 5:30 and two plenaries where both mentors and mentees will meet as
a whole group.The time table for the seven classes will be determined
by the group at the first class based on what best meets their needs for
effective mentoring.
Reading Assignments :Readings will be assigned readings
during the seven class course dealing with a wide range of topics covered
in the syllabus. All participants will be responsible for reading and
journaling about these topics. The texts used will be Enhancing Professional
Practice : A Framework for Teaching (Charlotte Danielson) and What Great
Teacher Do Differently (Todd Whitaker).Readings given are to be read before
the following class unless otherwise specified.
Class 1 Reflection : Classroom
Management : October 5
.......Overview - Structure of the class
..........................Helping your mentee
in setting up the class
..........................Introduce the Teacher
Skills Checklists (Stronge)
..........................Understanding the
Framework, Chapter 1 (for 1st class)
..........................Domain 2, the Classroom
Environment
..........................Blogging : The
professional conversation
Reading Assignment : Chapter 1 and Domain 2 : A Framework
for Teaching, (for first class)
...........................Component 4c :
Communicating with Families (for next class
...........................Features and Assumptions
of the Framework
Blogging Assignment : What does your mentee need ? How
can you help ?
Class 2 Reflection : Communication
: November 2
..........................Effective Communication/
to the greater community, in the school community/ with ..........................students
........................ Communication between
mentor and mentee in weekely meetings/observation ........................conferences
..........................Class Discussion
of Parent Conference Technique/role play
. ........................Tools for Observation
: What are you looking for ?
Reading Assignment : Chapter 3 : The Four Domains of
Teaching Responsibility
“Understanding and Managing ADHD in Teens”
“Questions about ADHD : Information and Coping Strategies”
Blogging Assignment : The ADD Student : What are your strategies
?
Class 3 Reflection : Special
Education Responsibilities December 7
........................Component 1b : Demonstrating
Knowledge of Students
........................Component 1d : Demonstrating
Knowledge of Resources
........................Component 3e : Demonstrating
Flexibility and Responsiveness
........................Understanding the
Teacher's Responsibilities in Special Education
........................1st observation comments
Reading Assignment : Chapter 4 : Creating a Professional
Portfolio
Blogging Assignment : Where are you in your IPDP ? What
tips can we give our mentees ? What is one of your professional goals
?
Class 4 Reflection : Professional
Development ****January 11****
........................Understanding LSB
and where your Mentee is in the process
........................Component 4d : Contributing
to the school and District
........................Component 4e : Growing
and Developing Professionally
........................Initiatives in the
Schools and the WSSU
Reading Assignment : Chapter 5: Using the Framework
Blogging Assignment : Are your needs being met ?
Class 5 Reflection : Developing
an Effective and Integrated Curriculum : February 1
........................Component 1c : Selecting
Instructional Goals
........................Component 1e : Designing
Coherent Instruction
........................Interest Inventory
activity - what are your strengths ?
.......................
The 8 intelligences - where do you see them in your students ?
Blogging Assignment : What works for you as a learner
?
Written Assignment : Develop an array of variations for
one theme to reflect the 8 intelligences
March 1 - Snow day class
Class 6 Reflection : Evaluation,
Rubrics, The Whole Picture :April 5
........................Component 1f : Assessing
Student Learning
........................Bloom’s Taxonomy
and the Matrix Plan
Blogging Assignment : How has mentoring this year affected
you as a teacher ?
Class 7 Reflection : Growth
and Progress : May 3
........................ One way in which
my mentee has grown this year.
........................Areas of strength
and challenges for you as a mentor
........................Evaluation, Next
Steps, Support for the remainder of the year
contact Dan Heller 802-368-2590 or by e-mail Beth Brodie at bbrodie@sover.net
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