mmu faculty of education subject mentor training 2014-2015
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MMU Faculty of Education Subject Mentor Training
2014-2015
The Responsibilities of the SM• To carry out a weekly formal observation on your trainee.• To carry out a weekly mentor meeting with your trainee. and• To induct the trainee into the department and clarify departmental
expectations.• To help create a suitable timetable which supports the development of subject
knowledge and allows the principle of gradualism to be applied.• To engage in joint / supported planning with the trainee.• To monitor progress towards meeting the standards, setting targets and
reviewing trainee progress, ensuring that trainees work towards Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• To contribute to Review 2a/b (during Block A), 3b, 4 and 5a/b (during Block B).• To contribute to the Ofsted grading of your trainee (on reviews) • To support the trainee with their ETL, ILA and CDA assignments.• To support the trainee with their assignment activities.• To monitor the trainees collection of evidence for their SEF / RPD.
SM in Induction / Block AKey aspects of this phase:• Induction is key as this starts to show trainees what teaching is
all about – whole school and departmental• Engagement with Progress Indicators – Enables trainees to
show, and you to monitor, progress against the standards.• Subject Audits – leading to a progressive timetable to address
subject knowledge gaps.• Addressing weaknesses through clear target setting – keeping
the University Tutor informed of issues/lack of progress.• Joint observation with University Tutor.• Remediation procedures– to support trainees at risk of failing.• Support and advice for trainees in their assignment writing.• Contribution to Review 2a/b
SM in Block B / Enrichment• Up-dated Subject Knowledge Audit, plus Review 2a/b and 3a to
be used to identify trainee starting point.• Progressive timetable addressing subject knowledge gaps and
aiding further development of existing knowledge and skills.• Continued use of Progress Indicators to monitor progress –
aiming to have all trainees Good or Outstanding by the end of the Block B placement.(use ‘working towards good’ documentation if not)
• Carry out joint observation against the progress indicators with University Tutor
• Develop increasing independence in your trainee• Support for trainees with their assignment writing• Addressing remaining Standards through clear target setting.• Remediation procedures to support trainees at risk of failure.• Contribute to Review 5a/b and organisation of Enrichment.
The Role – Qualities + Skills• Demonstrate good practice• Be an effective communicator• Demonstrate efficient working practices• Act in a professional manner• Maintain empathy• Facilitate trainee progression• Adopt a coaching role when required• Demonstrate commitment to the role• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the appropriate
programme phase
Key Contacts
• Partnership Office at Birley – Bev Ingham • [email protected]
• Secondary ITT Partnership Leader – Karen Duffy [email protected]