Estimated time required to complete full module: 20 h

2.1 The personal attributes of a mentor teacher

Estimated time required to complete unit: 7 h

2.2 The phases of the mentor teacher - student teacher relationship

Estimated time required to complete unit: 7 h

2.3 Tools for successful mentorship

Estimated time required to complete unit: 6 h

2.4 Teacher identity (optional unit)

Estimated time required to complete unit: 10 h

 

Enabling continued  

The learning during the enabling phase is dependent on a climate of mutual trust and respect. The mentor teacher’s role during this phase is to nurture the student teacher’s growth by:

  • maintaining an open and affirming learning climate
  • asking the right questions at the right time
  • providing thoughtful, timely, candid, and constructive feedback (Zachary)

The learning progress and process should be continuously monitored to ensure that learning goals are being met, acknowledged and celebrated.  

This figure shows the aspects that the mentor teacher and student teacher share. Note how ‘Engagement in reflection’, ‘Connections’ and ‘Work activity’ overlap. Both parties undergo growth.

Adapted from: https://learningjournal.wordpress.com/author/learningjournal/page/3

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