At a Glance
This course will define what a mentor is and give a detailed explanation of the mentoring cycle. It will give the participant tools for building relationships with the mentee and explain the different roles and responsibilities of the mentor. Lastly, the participant will be given tools for diagnosing mentee's needs, planning for interventions, setting new goals, and reflecting on the mentoring process.
Topics
- Peer Mentoring & Collaboration
Outcomes
- Build strong relationships with mentees.
- Diagnose and prioritize mentee's strengths and areas of growth based on quantitative data and qualitative data, as well as Teacher Preparation Competencies and performance expectations.
- Design and implement a coaching support plan to develop mentees’ knowledge and skills in content, content-specific pedagogy, classroom management and facilitation of self-reflection skills.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2020
Details
Audience Role
- Teacher
Grade
- Early Childhood
- Elementary School
- High School
- Higher Education
- Middle School
Session Length
6-8 weeks
Session Format
Blended
This is a program NEA makes available for affiliate use as a professional offering to educators. NEA Mentoring 101 modules may already be offered through your local or state association. Please contact your state or local association if you are interested in getting a blended learning cohort started.
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