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So you want to be a mentor. . .?

NEW MENTOR TRAINING

Newport News Public SchoolsTrainers:Debbie Richardson Kathleen Pietrasanta

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Training for New Mentors

Desired Result:Mentors will be prepared to provide effective mentoring services to new teachers based on the knowledge, skills, and understanding that are recognized as components of a research-based mentoring program.

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AGENDADay 1

Welcome and Introductions Overview of New Mentor Training NNPS Mentor Model Mentor Expectations Standards for Teachers and Mentors Understanding Generational Differences and its’

Impact on Mentoring Building Relationships Stages and Phases of Teacher Development

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Smart, Safe Start: New Teacher Induction

District Support School-based Support Individual Support

District Level Support

Jump Start to Teaching

Enhancing Professional Practice (EPP) Mentoring Program

Professional Development Management System (PDMS)

Professional Development

Teacher Performance Assessment

School Level Support

Administrators

New Teacher Induction Site-based Coordinator

Trained Mentors and Coaches

School Based Professional Development

Assistance with Licensure

Individual Support

Enhancing Professional Practice (EPP) Mentor.Lead Teachers, Content Coaches, and Specialists.

Assistance with Licensure

Smart Safe Start: New Teacher Induction

Program Components

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Mentors should know. . .

Personal styles and characteristics

Characteristics of the adult learner

Content and instructional best practices

Professional Teaching StandardsCharacteristics of effective

mentors Indicators of an effective

mentoring program

Know ThyselfSocrates

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Mentors should be able to. .

Commit to one’s own professional growth and development

Build positive relationships Communicate effectively Provide constructive feedback

on professional practice

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Mentors should be able to. . .

Conduct classroom observations and collect evidence

Conduct reflective conversations about professional practice

Advocate for teachers Identify indicators as evidence of

good teaching practices

First, do no harmHippocratic Oath

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Virginia’s Standards for Teachers

“These are not intended to describe the performance of new teachers but to guide the development of all teachers throughout their careers as they continually seek to improve their practice.”

Dr. Billy Cannady, Jr.Former State Superintendent of Public Schools

Professional Mentoring Standards Engages, supports, and advances the professional learning of

each teacher. Creates and maintains collaborative school & professional

partnerships. Utilizes knowledge of pedagogy, content, & standards to

advance teacher & student development. Designs and facilitates professional development for teachers. Utilizes assessments to promote teacher learning and

development. Develops as a professional leader to advance induction and

school improvement.

New Teacher Center at UCSC, 2007.

Generational differences affect values, attitudes, and behaviors.

Go to the chart which includes the year you were born.

1.What was your favorite movie when you were 16?

2.Describe the most significant political event of your teenage/college years.

3. Describe what would happen when you were a child and had a conflict with a teacher.

4. How do you obtain information for professional use?

Pop Quiz

Let’s test your knowledge about technology!

Mary A. Sciaraffa, Ph.D.msci@louisiana.edu

Pop Quiz Question #1

What year was the

First color TV demonstration?

Feb. 5, 1940 by RCA to the FCC

Pop Quiz Question #2

What are “rabbit ears” used for?

Pop Quiz Question # 3

Which one do you consider a Princess Phone?

Pop Quiz Question #4

Which came first the MAC/APPLE or IBM PC?

Pop Quiz Question # 5

What does it mean to brick your phone?

Baby Boomers (1942-1960)

Their critical years for joining the work force – between the mid-1960s and the end of the 1970s – were a period when most European countries enjoyed significant progress.

This led to great expectations of success. Currently, this group occupies positions of higher corporate responsibility, and has the largest proportion of workaholics in history.

This is also the generation that gave birth to the “Yuppie” phenomenon.

Baby Boomers Preferred Communication Style

Numerous meetings Face to face communication

Supportive Behaviors & Tips For Communicating With Baby Boomers

o Boomers are the "show me" generation, so your body language is important when communicating.

o Speak in an open, direct style but avoid controlling language.

o Answer questions thoroughly and expect to be pressed for the details.

o Present options to demonstrate flexibility in your thinking.

Generation X (1961-1979) This generation has the best academic training and international

experience in history. They have begun to make a break with traditional patterns of

behavior, demanding a more informal environment and abandoning hierarchical authority in favor of a more horizontal and flexible structure.

They have pioneered policies that involve flexibility and conciliation.

This generation is rich in entrepreneurs because personal initiative predominates within a context of skepticism toward large enterprises.

Gen X’ers Preferred Communication Style

Work better alone Swift communication Frequent consistent feedback Wants to be “heard” Electronic

Supportive Behaviors & Tips for Communicating With Gen X

Use email as a primary communication tool. Talk in short sound bites to keep their attention. Ask them for their feedback and provide them with

regular feedback. Share information with them on a regular basis and

strive to keep them in the loop. Use an informal communication style.

Facts about Millinenials Over 70 million strong the first in history to have lived their entire

lives with information technology. more individualistic than earlier

generations and demand autonomy in their opinions and behavior.

3 times the size of Gen Xers Most ethnically diverse- 1 of 3 are not

Caucasian 75%-90% have computers 50% have internet access at home 75% use instant messaging Heavily influenced by peers Technically advanced but prefer personal

contact Prefer directness and action

Millennials/Gen Y’s Preferred Communication Style

Positive Respectful Respectable Motivational Electronic Goal-focused

Supportive Behaviors & Tips for Communicating With Millenials

o Use action words and challenge them at every opportunity.

o They will resent it if you talk down to them.o They prefer email communication. o Seek their feedback constantly and provide

them with regular feedback. o Use humor and create a fun learning

environment. Don't take yourself too seriously. o Encourage them to take risks and break the

rules so that they can explore new ways of learning.

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Principles of Adult Learning

ADULTS . . .

Are autonomous and self-directed

Have life experiences and a knowledge base

Are goal-oriented Are relevancy-oriented Are practical Expect to be respected

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How Adults Learn

Conditions necessary for adult growth and learning:

A safe opportunity to try out new practices

Careful and continuous guided reflection about changes

Continuity of programs and time for significant change

Personal support and challenge

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Mentoring that addresses adult learning theory will. . .?

Occur within a culture of collegiality, collaboration, and shared decision-making

Affirm the value of an adult’s prior experience

Attend to physical needs whenever possible

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Addressing adult learning theory (contd.)

Differentiate to address all learning styles

Recognize the importance of trust and safety within the learning environment

Allow time to learn, practice, fail, succeed, and implement

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5 Stages of Teacher Development

Novice

Advanced Beginner

Competent

Proficient

Expert

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Anticipation

Survival

DisillusionmentAug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June

Rejuvenation

Reflection

Anticipation

Phases of New Teacher Development

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In your table groups… Read the description of your

assigned stage of teacher development

Using the “little man” chart, describe what your new teacher would be

thinking…feeling…saying…and doing.

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Thinking

Saying

Doing

Feeling

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Think about it. . .

The gate to change is locked

on the inside.