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Sunday, February 10, 2013
New Mentor System
The plan that I would implament to keep teacher retention down would create a better mentor system for new teachers. The plan would make a better transition from the work force to the classroom. The mentor for the new teacher would be some one that has taught the course or a related course area. The mentor system would also provide new teachers with a game plan for the classroom which would include the base lesson plans and educational work shops that would provide them with information that should be taught in a standard base classroom. New teacher would be on this plan for 2 years to provide the necessary help that is neeed to make a smooth transition into a classroom setting. I think this plan would not make new teacher feel like they are being set up to not be succssful. The revised mentor system would give each teacher a great base to build on to become a better teacher in there subject area.
Chris,
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea. It seems to be a popular thought. People generally have a desire to assist. However, it looks like all of us are so bogged down with preparing and figuring things out and reinventing the wheel that there is little time to assist another. It is a shame that people have to be paid to help, but that it what we would make time for I guess. NTI feels like a mentoring program. I don't see how teachers make it waiting 2 years to begin NTI. I would not have made it that long if I did not start my first year. It would have been too overwhelming. I am all for your plan. Great idea!