EDUL 6016 Pamela Barnett

School Personnel Selection and Evaluation Induction/Mentoring Assignment

Mentoring Program

1. Rationale
1. To diminish the number of new teachers that leave the profession
2. To assimilate teachers into the culture of the school
3. To pass on values and practices of learning community to incoming faculty
1. stability of community is preserved
2. mentoring is a necessary element of a professional learning community
4. Protégé
1. receives assistance in areas of:
1. curriculum and instruction
2. classroom management
3. administrative requirements
4. school/system policies
5. social/emotional support
5. Mentor
1. professional growth
1. increased reflection
2. heightened zeal
3. fresh perspectives about teaching and learning
2. Criteria to select Mentor
1. Willing participant
1. will be enthusiastic/have positive attitude
2. will provide motivation and support
3. reduces negativity
4. will invest necessary time and energy to the mentoring relationship
2. Teaches comparable students
1. will have knowledge on students to share with protégé
3. Teaches the same or similar subject
1. will understand the curriculum and content
4. Has same planning time as protégé
1. diminishes time constraints
2. makes mentor more available to protégé
5. Has participated in training/orientation to the mentoring program
1. will be qualified to effectively carry out program
2. will assist in developing mentor/protégé relationship
3. will understand the adult learner
4. will appreciate and understand diversity
6. Has the following characteristics to model/share with protégé:
1. is an outstanding teacher with high standards of professionalism
2. is a learner and values inquiry and reflection
3. is patient, understanding, accessible, helpful, confident and trustworthy

Roberts, S., & Pruitt, E. (2003). Schools as professional learning communities:

Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.