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Mentor Training - October 2020
Session overview
1. Key contacts2. The ITT Core Content Framework3. Mentoring for the University of York4. Placement 1 - Expectations and Key
Documentation
School Partnership Facilitators
Caroline CapperPartnership [email protected]
Victoria AllenPartnership [email protected]
Curriculum Area LeadsEnglishCatherine ShawyerDeputy Director [email protected]
HistoryHelen [email protected]
MfLMirjam [email protected]
ScienceSimon [email protected]
Leanne [email protected]
MathsHelen [email protected]
GeographyGeorgia [email protected]
Other key contactsClaire Ball-SmithDirector of ITTHEI PGCE [email protected]
Andy YoungSecondary ITT LeadSchool Direct RouteLead school: Archbishop Holgates [email protected]
David HoldsworthDirector of Teaching SchoolSchool Direct RouteLead school: St Aidan’[email protected]
Stephen SandwellSchool Direct RouteLead school: All Saints RC [email protected]
Emma TateAssociate Director (Outwood Institute of Education)School Direct [email protected]
The ITT Core Content Framework
ITT Core Content Framework Roll out from September 2020ITT Core Content Framework
● Defines in detail the minimum entitlement for all trainee teachers.
● Designed to support trainee development in 5 core areas○ Behaviour management○ Pedagogy○ Curriculum○ Assessment○ Professional behaviours
● Recognition of the importance of good mentoring, especially during the training year and early career.
For current mentors - Teacher training/PGCE, The University of York
2020-21 Teacher Standards
2020-21 Assessment Booklet for QTS
Mentoring for the University of York
My mentor has…
… has provided me with great support and always made herself available for a chat when I needed it.
… has been sensitive to my worries and anxieties.
… has offered constructive feedback with concrete examples.
… shares anecdotes from own PGCE to show we can learn from mistakes.
PGCE Partnership Newsletter 2020
Placement 1 - Expectations● 2 weeks of induction/observation
● Build up to a 30% timetable by Christmas
● Gradually increasing to 50% by the end of the placement
● 1 hour of weekly mentoring
● 5 Whole School Issues training sessions
● Curriculum Area training session
2020-21 Placement School WSI and CA Training Programme Guidance
Placement 1, Block 1 - Timetable Example timetable - Placement 1
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Whole school briefing Dept briefing Whole school briefing Year team briefing Whole school briefing
8AN 8AN 8AN 13LW 13LW
1 7Y CW Mentor meeting 7Y CW 9X1 AN
2 Obs obs
3 9X1 AN
4 obs 8AN PSHE
5 Obs 7CW WSI
After school duty with AN
MeetingsWhole school/ dept/ year team/ parents evening
6-7 full lessons + PSHE per week (approx 30%)
AN - mentor7Y - mixed ability8AN - tutor group9X1 - set 1 of 513LW - tutor group
How might you build upon this trainee’s teaching experiences as they progress through their placement?
Placement 1, Block 2 - Timetable Example timetable - Placement 1
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Whole school briefing Dept briefing Whole school briefing Year team briefing Whole school briefing
8AN 8AN 8AN 13LW 13LW
1 7Y CW Mentor meeting 7Y CW 9X1 AN
2 9X1 AN 10X 5 RW 10X 5 RW
3 10X 5 RW 9X1 AN 10X 5 RW obs
4 obs 8AN PSHE
5 12B BC 7CW WSI
After school duty with AN
MeetingsWhole school/ dept/ year team/ parents evening
12 full lessons + PSHE per week (approx 50%)
AN - mentor7Y - mixed ability8AN - tutor group9X1 - set 1 of 510X5 - set 5 of 512B - mixed ability13LW - tutor group
How might you build upon this trainee’s teaching experiences as they progress through their placement?
Placement 1 - Opportunities
● Ongoing opportunities to observe:○ Own subject and other subjects○ Their classes with other teachers○ Particularly strong teachers○ Particularly interesting classes
● Teaching experience in both key stages; different abilities● Post-16 involvement where applicable● Pastoral experience: tutor group, assemblies, PSHE● Extra-curricular opportunities● Duties
Placement 1 - Key Documentation● 2020-21 Weekly Lesson Observation Form
Forms - Teacher training/PGCE, The University of York
Handbook and Mentor Pack - Teacher training/PGCE, The University of York
Placement 1 - Key Documentation
Lesson observation
● At least 1 formal lesson observation feedback form completed per week
○ by mentor/host teacher/professional tutor
● Record “what” happens in the lesson and “so what?” ○ impact on pupil progress
● “Points to consider” and “evidence of trainee progress” ○ could focus on one specific aspect/target
Placement 1 - Key Documentation
Weekly mentor meetings
● 1 hour mentoring session per week throughout the placement
○ Discuss evidence of pupil progress and trainee’s progress against previous targets (refer to lesson observation form)
○ Professional discussion and set developmental targets, including subject specific targets
○ Targets should link to some of the “points to consider” from lesson observation form(s)
○ Weekly mentor meeting forms - completed by trainee, signed by mentor
○ Trainees upload to Pebblepad
Forms - Teacher training/PGCE, The University of York
Trainee preparation for weekly mentor meetings
Trainees would do well to reflect on the lesson taught before the weekly meeting.
● Did the pupils learn and make progress over time?○ How do you know? (evidence: marking, progress from starting points, overcoming
misconceptions etc)
● What did you do to make that difference?○ Identify specific strengths in your teaching○ What have you learnt from this?○ Link to the TS
● What could have gone better?○ Identify specific areas for development○ What have you learnt from this?○ Link to the TS
● What is the most significant thing that you have learnt about your teaching?● What does this suggest to you about how you are meeting the TS?
Handbook and Mentor Pack - Teacher training/PGCE, The University of York
Friday 11 December 2020: Placement 1 Review 1
Friday 5 February 2021: Placement 1 Review 2
What is Pebblepad?
This is a teaching e-Portfolio platform. Pebblepad is where trainees will log evidence of progress throughout the course, interact with school mentors and university staff. All trainees across all subjects will be using Pebblepad.
How will I use Pebblepad?
Mentors will use Pebblepad to access trainee information, check trainee progress, look at/complete reviews, sign off attendance, and access /contribute to any Student Support Plans with University tutors.All reviews from school placements will be submitted on Pebblepad.
Support for mentors
● The BulletinWe will send these out regularly with reminders of what needs to be done this week, upcoming deadlines and dates for the diary.
● The website
● PGCE [email protected]
● Curriculum Area Leads, School Partnership Facilitators
● Your school’s Professional Tutor
https://www.york.ac.uk/education/pgce/mentors/