(1) In the TedX video, he discussed developing a plan… “not what the mentor wants to teach, but what the mentee wants to learn” and that really resonated with me. I don’t believe I ever had this experience when I started my career 20 years ago. I was told what to teach and given copies of my colleagues’ worksheets, and then I was on my own. I would enjoy sitting down with a new colleague and talking about what they already know and are comfortable with, and then we can set forth a plan to help them develop further.
(2) I have qualities necessary to becoming a good mentor. I am willing to give my time, to develop a plan for a new teacher, to be encouraging, and to carefully and kindly make corrections and adjust instruction. I would assume that all mentor/mentee relationships will look different based upon what it is the mentee is requesting. Some might need help building solid lessons while others might need help developing rapport within the classroom.
(3) As a new mentor, I probably will have lots of questions, but I don’t know what they are yet. (I am curious if mentors and mentees will have common planning time built into their schedules.) I’m excited to learn more and meet with everyone during the new teacher training later this month!
(2) I have qualities necessary to becoming a good mentor. I am willing to give my time, to develop a plan for a new teacher, to be encouraging, and to carefully and kindly make corrections and adjust instruction. I would assume that all mentor/mentee relationships will look different based upon what it is the mentee is requesting. Some might need help building solid lessons while others might need help developing rapport within the classroom.
(3) As a new mentor, I probably will have lots of questions, but I don’t know what they are yet. (I am curious if mentors and mentees will have common planning time built into their schedules.) I’m excited to learn more and meet with everyone during the new teacher training later this month!