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Early Years Literacy Program Mentor Teachers. Mentor and Class Teachers. Communities of Practice. Mentor Teachers’ District or Cluster Network. Communities of Practice. SA EYLP Mentor Teachers. Communities of Practice.
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Mentor and Class Teachers Communities of Practice
Mentor Teachers’ District or Cluster Network Communities of Practice
SA EYLP Mentor Teachers Communities of Practice
“””’"I am excited to be able to provide teachers with data that shows particular areas that we need to focus on in our classrooms." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"Need to give it more time. I think communication with other mentor teachers will be valuable." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’"Teachers are beginning to see a need to make changes to improve their practice and are slowly applying a more professional approach to it ." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“"...teachers are responsive to the critical friend relationship." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"We are finding it a challenge to get time together to work collaboratively." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“"Staff enthusiasm and willingness to get things achieved and learn together. Teachers have also owned the ideas and how they want to manage the work load and I have been like a guide , motivator and person to nut through some of the issues that have arisen." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"On the negative side I am finding the role a little overwhelming, in that it is a lot of extra planning on my part over and above my classroom role." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“"I've loved working with other classes. I'm actually learning a lot from my colleagues. " Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“"I have found it very interesting going in to three sites that are near my school but I had not been into them before, so I have learnt a lot." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“"I have become excited about this role and the outcomes our students can achieve through this support. " Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“““"...there is a kind of "what new can YOU bring?" attitude. It can be frustrating but I am willing to help the teachers out in lots of flexible ways." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"Our staff have been very willing to take it on and love the idea of working together as a team." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"We are implementing a collaborative model of support using individual teacher skills coordinated by the mentor teacher." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"I have found this to be a thoroughly rewarding process, which staff are highly valuing. It is great to see staff adapt, change and trial new methodologies through the support I am able to provide." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"So far it has been a wonderful opportunity to branch out and meet other colleagues in the area." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"Some teachers still need to be reminded that we are not coming in to give them a break by taking the class. It is difficult to help some teachers who don't see a need to change!" Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"I have found some of the web sites on mentoring very beneficial, particularly the Victorian DET and the focus on the differences between coaching & partnership. I know that this experience will be a challenging and a growing one for me." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"This experience is still in its infancy and will take time as we make adjustments to the ways in which we operate. As a staff we are still developing a trusting relationship and learning what our strengths and weaknesses are." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"I believe that the strength of a mentoring programme lies in identifying the strengths of each team member, then working out how each member can share those strengths with other members of the team." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’““"Difficulty getting the same TRT to work in the classroom one day per week. It is creating a lot of conversations about literacy amongst the staff and providing a focus." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“““"I feel it is a hard job in a school because we have to actually get into the classroom pedagogy and make the practical changes, not just talk." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005
“””’“““"It is also great to hear what other mentors are doing in their school and to realise that we all have a different focus depending on the needs of the school." Mentor Teacher Survey 2005