Mentoring Guidebook, Level 2 : Exploring

This second volume in a two-part mentoring series uses the foundations presented in Mentoring Guidebook Level 1: Starting the Journey and further explores the key skills and strategies of a successful mentoring relationship. Each skill is examined in greater detail and includes:Observation and data-gathering techniquesIntegrated lesson planningBrain-compatible teachingCooperative learningPerformance tasksPortfoliosThe professional development processMentoring Guidebook Level 2: Exploring Teaching Strategies also explores the importance of establishing successful communication strategies and building effective learning communities of paraprofessionals, parents, volunteers, and teachers.

Acknowledgments

vii

Introduction

ix

Section I: Designing Learning Strategies

Introduction

1

(6)

Defining Brain-Compatible Classrooms

7

(28)

Robin Fogarty

from Brain-Compatible Classrooms, 2nd edition

Integrated Instructional Design

35

(30)

Jan Skowron

from Powerful Lesson Planning Models: The Art of 1,000 Decisions

Themes

65

(24)

Robin Fogarty

Judy Stoehr

from Integrating Curricula with Multiple Intelligences: Teams, Themes, and Threads

The Blueprints Approach to Cooperative Groups

89

(34)

James Bellanca

Robin Fogarty

from Blueprints for Achievement in the Cooperative Classroom, 3rd edition

Section II: Assessing Student Work

Introduction

117

(6)

Teacher-Made Tests

123

(18)

Kay Burke

from How to Assess Authentic Learning, 3rd edition

Portfolios

141

(24)

Kay Burke

from How to Assess Authentic Learning, 3rd edition

Section III: Establishing Learning Communities

Introduction

161

(4)

Working with Paraprofessionals

165

(30)

Julie Sausen

Establishing the Learning Community

195

(34)

Julie Sausen

Section IV: Reflecting on Professional Growth

Introduction

225

(4)

Philosophy of Professional Growth for Teachers

229

(12)

Kay Burke

from Designing Professional Portfolios for Change

The Reflective Practitioner

241

(20)

Kay Burke

from Designing Professional Portfolios for Change

Conclusion

261

(4)

Appendix: Resources

265

(14)

Barry Sweeny

from Leading the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program

Bibliography

279

(10)

Index

289

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Mentoring Guidebook, Level 2 : Exploring Teaching Strategies

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