1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Mentor Teacher

2. Characteristics of Effective Mentor Teachers
open-minded
ability to reflect on their own practice
flexible
willing to learn and change
good listening skills
empathy
helping attitude
effective practitioners
Eileen Hogan

3. Prerequisite Skills for Successful Mentors
Read pages in the Student Teaching Book.
competent classroom teacher
model appropriate skills and attitudes
can articulate reasons for teaching decisions
willingness to share the classroom with an intern

4. Communication Skills Encourage your intern to ask questions
Read Student Teacher Book pages
Encourage your intern to ask questions
Positively reinforce desired behaviors and attitudes
Make notes so you will remember things you want to discuss
Let the coordinator know of any questions or concerns you have

5. Building Trust with PDS Interns
Read pages in the Student Teaching Book.
treat the intern with respect
follow PDS procedures
communicate your expectations clearly
demonstrate concern for the intern
demonstrate positive regard for the intern

6. Expectations for PDS Mentor Teachers Review pages 26 and 27 in the PDS
Procedures Book.
Assist in the intern interview process
Complete required training
Teaching
Assessment of the intern
Lifelong learning

7. You are providing the opportunity. for your intern to be successful in
You are providing the opportunity for your intern to be successful in your classroom. You cannot guarantee his or her success.
Your first responsibility is to the students in your own class.
Two things to remember