Using the Mentoring in Action book will provide you with an organized month-by-month curriculum for structuring your mentoring conversations. These videos are offered as a resource to remind you of what is in each chapter. Mentors in these videos were in the RTTT Project SUCCESS train the trainer program.
Mentoring in Action: August Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Orientation to the School Community: Space Procedures, Resources, Values, and Culture Prompt: What did this mentor say was most important about this chapter? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: September Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Beginning the School Year Successfully: Creating a Community of Learners in the Classroom Prompt: What did this mentor highlight that she found most important? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: October Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Teaching for Understanding: Planning and Delivering Effective Instruction Prompt: What is the message from this mentor? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: November Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Assessing Diverse Learners: How Do Teachers Know Students Have Learned? Prompt: How does this mentor talk about informal assessment processes? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: December Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Maintaining Balance: Keeping the Students Interested Prompt: What is important to understand and avoid common classroom problems? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: January Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Beginning a New Calendar Year: Looking Back and Moving Forward Prompt: Why is this a good time to revisit goals, values, and beliefs with novice teachers? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: February Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Engaging students in the curriculum: Focus on Content Through Active Inquiry Prompt: How does the use of student choice in a classroom engage learners? |
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Mentoring in Action: March Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Collaborating with New Teachers: Observing and Building a Trusting Relationship Prompt: How can a mentor help a novice prepare for the principal observation? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: April Chapter Introduction - Part 1 A mentor introduces Standards: Creating Meaningful Standards-Based Learning Experiences for Students Prompts: How can a mentor ensure the novice teacher understands the evaluation standards? How can color-coding the mentoring book assist the mentor in focusing conversations on the standards? PDF of TOC of this chapter Standards Color Coding for First Year Matters |
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Mentoring in Action: April Chapter Introduction - Part 2 A mentor introduces Standards: Creating Meaningful Standards-Based Learning Experiences for Students Prompt: How can a mentor assist a novice in integrating the standards into every lesson plan? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: May Chapter Introduction A mentor introduces Assessing Students’ Progress: High Stakes Tests and Teacher Assessment Prompt: How can a mentor minimize high stakes testing anxiety for novice teachers and put it in perspective? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: June Chapter Introduction - Part 1 A mentor introduces Completing the Year: Paperwork, Relationships, and Closing a Room Prompt: How does a letter to myself help a novice plan for the next year? PDF of TOC of this chapter |
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Mentoring in Action: June Chapter Introduction - Part 2 A mentor introduces Completing the Year: Paperwork, Relationships, and Closing a Room Prompt: Why is it important to start the next year’s plan at a June meeting? PDF of TOC of this chapter |