Teamwork involved in planning workshops for mentors
The Mentor Forum for experienced mentors and the Mentor Academy for new mentors required teamwork. Mentor Committee members (left to right in photo) Mary Anne McCloud, Bill Flechtner, Nick Ferentinos, Judy Robinson and Peggy Gregory led discussions and group activities on topics ranging from recruiting new teachers to using smartphone and iPad apps.
Teacher preparation should include: Creating classroom procedures and modeling learning for students
Editor’s note: I’ve asked members of the JEA Mentoring Committee, mentors and others to share their views about what should be included in teacher preparation programs. Peggy Gregory is a member of the JEA Mentoring Committee and helps plan and conduct the Mentor Forums at the JEA/NSPA conventions. She is the Language Arts Specialist for...