The Six Exercises for Basic Esoteric Development of Rudolf Steiner Rudolf Steiner gave six exercises which are fundamental to his meditative work. No. 1 - The Control of Thought The first exercise has to do with the control of thinking. It is designed to keep our minds from wandering, to focus them, in order to […]
Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Welcoming New Teachers Supporting Your New Teacher AWSNA (click here for a pdf version) Table of Contents A. Introduction B. About your new teacher – their background and experience C. Supporting your new teacher – things beyond mentoring D. Mentoring your new teacher – ideas and guidelines Introduction The […]
Navigating the Transition: A Handbook for Welcoming New Teachers (click here for a pdf version) A Handbook for Schools Welcoming a New Teacher from A Teacher Education Institute AWSNA Table of Contents A. Introduction B. The Teacher Education Program – What your new teacher has studied C. The Teacher Education Program – Teaching Practicum D. Orienting […]
Mentor Qualifications and Scheduling From AWSNA Effective Practices at http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/11_EffPractices/efmenmenu.asp Mentoring and Renewal – Section 2 1. How are mentors assigned? In what way does our school match the needs of a teacher or staff member with the skills possessed by a mentor? 2. How does your school ensure that the mentor has sufficient experience […]
Evaluations and Mentoring From AWSNA Effective Practices at http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/11_EffPractices/efmenmenu.asp Mentoring and Renewal – Section 4 1. Is the school’s evaluation process separate from the mentoring program, or do mentors also serve as evaluators? 2. In what ways is the distinction between mentorship and evaluation made clear to all personnel? 3. Are mentors required to report […]
The Mentoring Program From AWSNA Effective Practices at http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/11_EffPractices/efmenmenu.asp Mentoring and Renewal – Section 1 1. Which person or group in the school holds the responsibility for the mentoring and renewal program for faculty and staff? 2. How does the mentoring program work as part of the school’s complete development plan for its employees? Describe […]
This form is intended to help schools develop their capacity for assessing the mentorship program in their school and identify strengths and areas where improvements are needed. This form is a tool in development.
1. The Mentoring Program + - +/- Successes & Areas Needing Improvement
a. The mentoring program at the school is one part of a complete professional development plan, which includes mentorship, peer mentorship and evaluation.
b. The program provides mentoring for new teachers.
c. The program provides mentoring for all teachers, appropriate to their level of experience.
Mentoring a New Teacher Transitions Handbook, Teacher Education Network, AWSNA The mentoring of a new teacher is essential in supporting a newly trained teacher in the process of moving from being a teacher education institute graduate to a successful and happy teacher. Every new teacher needs to receive strong and attentive mentoring. The following […]
The following descriptions attempt to clarify the uses of the terms relating to mentors and evaluators of individual teachers, as well as terms referring to the mentoring and evaluation of schools as a whole.
Mentoring - In-house Mentor – appointed by the school
In-house mentors are experienced teachers assigned by their schools to support a colleague (often a new teacher) in the improvement of his or her teaching. It is necessary for mentors to visit regularly to observe the students and teacher in the classroom, to meet with the teacher regularly, be available for questions and provide support to the teacher. These relationships are confidential and non-evaluative.
OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM From AWSNA Effective Practices at http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/11_EffPractices/efmenmenu.asp MENTORING SECTION 3 With what frequency is the mentoring program as a whole reviewed at your school? What are the criteria used to evaluate the program’s effectiveness? 2. In what ways does the person or group responsible for the mentoring program check […]