EDAD 567 - Instructional Mentoring

• Examine the current research; identify and discuss the best practices related to effective teaching; and be able to apply that information in mentoring new teachers.
• Review current literature related to effective mentoring, be able to apply the qualities of effective mentors, and demonstrate listening and conferencing techniques while considering the needs of diverse adult learners.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mentee buy in and be able to apply the skills necessary to be a trusted mentor.
• Review current literature and articulate in writing the key issues related to the needs of beginning teachers.
• Develop a Mentor Manual for the first weeks and months of the school year for Mentors and Beginning Teachers (Mentees) to use.
• Explore and apply a variety of clinical supervision techniques in classroom observation, data collection, conferencing, and reflection to improve new teacher instructional practice.