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Coaching & Mentoring First-Year and Student Teachers

Author(s): Podsen, India J.; Denmark, Vicki M.

ISBN10: 1883001803

ISBN13: 9781883001803

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Meet the Authors

Introduction: Sink or Swim---You're on Your Own

xiii

Scenario One

xiii

Scenario Two

xiv

Toughing It Out

Student Internships and Entry-Level Realities

xvi

A Viable Option

xvii

How to Use This Guide

xviii

To the Cooperating Teacher and First-Year Peer Mentor

xviii

To the Staff Developer or College Instructor

xviii

References

xix

Coaching Boosters

xix

Part I: Preparation for Mentor Training

(26)

From Master Teacher to Masterful Mentor

(4)

Why We Need You, the Master Teacher

(1)

So What Is Mentoring?

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(1)

Assessing Your Coaching and Mentoring Aptitude

(10)

Sizing Up the Situation

(10)

Case Study

(1)

Recent Trends in Teacher Education

(1)

What is a Professional Development School and Why Do We Need Them?

(2)

What Does a Cooperating Teacher or First-Year Peer Mentor Do?

(4)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(1)

Part II: Competency Training Modules

(128)

Understanding the Coaching and Mentoring Role

(14)

Competency Statement

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

(2)

Purposes for Mentoring

(1)

Mentor's Roles and Tasks

(1)

Selection of Mentors

(1)

Mentor Qualifications

(2)

Matching Mentees and Mentors

(1)

Student Interns

(1)

Entry-Level Teachers

(1)

Training and Support for Mentoring

(1)

Benefits for All

(1)

The Student Intern

(1)

The Cooperating Teacher Mentor

(1)

Entry-Level Teachers

(1)

Peer Mentors

(1)

Context for Mentoring in Schools

(1)

Teacher-Mentoring Program Evaluation

(4)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(1)

Promoting Collaborative Learning

(18)

Competency Statement

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

(1)

Creating a Connection

(1)

Getting to Know Your Mentee

(3)

Planning for Success---Clarity of Purpose

(3)

Improving Your Facilitation Skills

(3)

Fostering Open Dialog

(1)

Reserving Criticism and Judgment

(2)

Confronting Problems

(4)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(1)

Nurturing the Novice

(10)

Competency Statement

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

(1)

Sequencing the Teaching Experiences

(1)

For Student Interns

(1)

For First-Year Teachers

(1)

Reality Therapy

(1)

For Student Interns

(1)

For First-Year Teachers

(1)

Providing Constructive Feedback

(1)

What You Need to Know About Adult Learning and Teacher Development

(2)

Sensitivity to the Novice's Teacher-Preparation Program

(2)

Collaborating with Supervisors

(1)

For Student Interns

(1)

For First-Year Teachers

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(2)

Developing Your Performance-Coaching Skills

(22)

Competency Statement

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

(1)

Performance Coaching---A Five-Step Process

(1)

Present the Basic Knowledge, Operating Skills, and/or Rationale for the Teaching Skill

(1)

Demonstrate How the Skill Works Under Varying Conditions Within Classrooms

(1)

Let the Novice Practice the Skill in Nonthreatening Conditions

(1)

Provide Feedback on Performance That is Specific and Nonjudgmental

(1)

Employ a Systematic Coaching Cycle That Includes Conferences to Encourage Novices to Reflect on Their Teaching and Develop Problem-Solving Skills

(13)

Summary

(1)

References

(1)

Coaching Boosters

(2)

Modeling and Coaching Effective Teaching Standards

(18)

Competency Statement

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

(1)

Mentoring Components

(1)

Updating What We Know about Teaching and Learning

(3)

Pinpointing the Standards for Effective Teaching

(2)

Coaching for Effective Teaching

(1)

Planning and Preparation

(4)

Instruction

103

(3)

Implement the Coaching Cycle

106

(1)

Summary

107

(1)

References

108

(1)

Coaching Boosters

109

(2)

Modeling and Coaching Effective Classroom Management Standards

111

(18)

Competency Statement

111

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

111

(1)

Creating the Cooperative Classroom

112

(1)

What's Your Classroom Management Style?

112

(1)

First Things First!

113

(7)

Classroom Rules and Procedures---Seize the Opportunity!

120

(3)

Establishing Appropriate Student Relationships

123

(2)

Social Insight and With-it-ness

125

(1)

Summary

126

(2)

References

128

(1)

Coaching Boosters

128

(1)

Displaying Sensitivity to Individual Differences Among Learners

129

(12)

Competency Statement

129

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

129

(1)

Facing Reality

130

(1)

What's the First Step?

130

(2)

Bridging the Gap

132

(1)

Tips for Teaching in a Diverse Classroom

133

(4)

Programs and Approaches for Diverse Learners

137

(1)

Summary

138

(1)

References

139

(1)

Coaching Boosters

139

(2)

Willingness to Assume a Redefined Professional Role

141

(14)

Competency Statement

141

(1)

Knowledge Base Highlights

141

(1)

This Is a New Day

142

(1)

Change and Challenges

142

(1)

Adaptability and Flexibility

143

(1)

Knowledge is Power

144

(1)

Standards for Professionalism

145

(1)

The Research Base

145

(1)

Pinpointing the Standards for Professional Responsibilities

146

(6)

Summary

152

(1)

References

153

(1)

Coaching Boosters

153

(1)

Quotations (Competencies 1 to 8)

153

(2)

Part III: Appendix

155

(2)

Observing Expert Teachers

157

(2)

Field Observation Evaluation Form

159

(2)

Cooperating Teacher Assessment for Extended Field Visit (Prior to Internship)

161

(2)

Sample Timeline for a Full Semester Internship

163

(1)

Internship Evaluation Form

164

(5)

Mentor Teacher Preference Checklist

169

(1)

Mentoring Agenda for Cooperating Teachers

170

(3)

Agenda for First-Year Teacher Mentors

173

(4)

First-Year Teacher Checklist and Reminders

177

(5)

Criteria for Unit Plan Evaluation

182

(3)

Lesson Plan Template

185

(2)

Classroom Management Plan Template

187

(1)

Daily Reflection Guide

188

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