Good morning! Sylvia, Writing Coach / Reading Teacher @BrandonHSEagles & moderator of the #HackLearning slow chat ... inviting everyone to grow and create together throughout the week!
Good morning, #hacklearning friends! Nicole LaFave here. I’m a high school English teacher in Fort Mill, SC. As both an official & unoffical mentor, I’m really looking forward to this chat.
Morning, #hacklearning. I'm Brian. I teach middle-school students English in Colorado. Mentoring is on my mind this week as I shared birthday greetings w/one of my mentors from when I was in high school &, sure enough, he responded by suggesting wise advice.
Literally me this AM.
But I am here. I am determined to be a better educator in 30 minutes than I am now.
Karl, 3rd-6th gr ELA specialist on the Jersey shore checking in. How ya doin', #hacklearning?
A1: Patience and trust. Patience because the mentee will ask many questions--some will be repetitive and trust bc if they don't trust that you are working on their behalf the #relationship will fail. #hacklearning
Literally me this AM.
But I am here. I am determined to be a better educator in 30 minutes than I am now.
Karl, 3rd-6th gr ELA specialist on the Jersey shore checking in. How ya doin', #hacklearning?
A1 I would say strong listening skills are essential, to truly understand where the mentee is coming from, what s/he needs and to develop trust
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A1: Trust! Trust and respect go hand and hand. It can be vulnerable having a mentor and opening up, so being a trustworthy mentor will allow for feedback and the mentee to grow and learn #hacklearning
A1: Mentors must be good listeners. When we think about mentoring, we think about teaching and, hence, we think, "What should I say?" The first thing all mentors should say is, "What do you need most? I'm listening."
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A1. Good mentors do not take their responsibility lightly & feel invested in the success of the mentee. Usually, this requires someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, & in possession of the attributes of a good T or trainer. #hacklearning
A1~trust ✅
why? ~ trust is core/center of all relationships&once mutual trust is established,mentee is able to let their guard down, share vulnerabilities&trust factor will also help mentee accept feedback w/out taking it personally ~ leads to exponential growth
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A1 My greatest mentor didn’t try to clone herself; she watched & listened deeply for my values and guided me to become a better version of myself. #HackLearning
A1: patience, positive reinforcement, encouragement, and open-minded about the mentee’s ideas. I see too many younger administrators/teachers get discouraged from their mentor’s comments, actions, and expressions towards them #HackLearning
A1. Focus on the person you are mentoring. Its’ not about you – it’s about him/her. Accept him/her for who they are. Help them proceed at his/her own place. The best mentoring relationships are guided by the person being mentored. #hacklearning
A1: Tap into the coaching mindset. Asking the right questions to allow the mentee to find their own solutions, as opposed to the mentor handing out solutions. #hacklearning
I know this intro features a typo or an auto-complete glitch, yet it sounds more like a Freudian slip. Literacy *is* a form of insurance, don't you think? We may not know when or if we'll need it; still, it's best to be covered as thoroughly as possible. #hacklearning
A1 being open, transparent, and a good listener. You have to have trust for the relationship to be successful. These traits will create that trust #HackLearning
A1➡️ Positivity, patience, helpfulness, honesty... these are the 4 traits I think are most critical. A mentee has got to feel like they are supported by a person who has their best interests. #HackLearning
A1 Listening ... it is never about me & my style, it’s about the tchr & their self-perceived needs ... I can think it’s planning but if they believe it is mgmt, the we need to talk mgmt until tchr sees the planning #HackLearning if we want T to listen to us we must listen first
A1. Good mentors do not take their responsibility lightly & feel invested in the success of the mentee. Usually, this requires someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, & in possession of the attributes of a good T or trainer. #hacklearning
Anticipation.
Mentors are well seasoned.
Plan for stumbles and mistakes.
Know how you will respond with compassion, energy, and confidence that soothes fears and promotes reflection. #hacklearning
A1 A mentee must know that the mentor has their best interest in their heart, a good mentor provides meaningful feedback even if it is not easy to hear, a good mentor holds back criticism if it does not help the mentee grow and get better #hacklearning
A1: For me it’s knowing when to listen for listening sake and when to listen to give advice. Active listening is a key trait for any relationship. #HackLearning
A1. A mentor who does not exhibit enthusiasm about their role will not make a good mentor. Enthusiasm is catchy & new employees want to feel as if their job has meaning & the potential to create a good life. #hacklearning
A1 Listening ... it is never about me & my style, it’s about the tchr & their self-perceived needs ... I can think it’s planning but if they believe it is mgmt, the we need to talk mgmt until tchr sees the planning #HackLearning if we want T to listen to us we must listen first
A1: the ability to be vulnerable- the art of giving and receiving feedback. Letting your mentee “into your practice”. Shows that you’re willing to share and have a desire to learn & grow. And that we all can learn from each other #hacklearning
A1 Must be able to actively listen, build trust, be able to uncover the strengths of another, along with being compassionate and empathetic. A tall order! #HackLearning
Anticipation.
Mentors are well seasoned.
Plan for stumbles and mistakes.
Know how you will respond with compassion, energy, and confidence that soothes fears and promotes reflection. #hacklearning
A critical trait a mentor must have ... honesty ... we have to be able to shoot straight with our mentee/students ... they do not grow if we sugar coat everything. Sometimes we need to break it down into a harsh reality. #hacklearning
Amen! Mentors should not just be the folks who have been there the longest. They should be the ones that are most enthusiastic about growing the system and ultimately, supporting enhanced student learning! #HackLearning
This is so important! We are not trying to make our mentee do it our way, but follow a process that allows them to reach their potential! #hacklearning
A1. A good mentor possesses excellent communication skills & can adjust communication to the personality style of the mentee. They will provide the mentee with challenges that foster PD & a feeling of accomplishment in learning within the field. #hacklearning
As a mentor, I am intentional because an effective mentor maintains a balance between listening (understanding the needs of the mentee) & speaking/advising (sharing institutional knowledge). #HackLearning
Good morning! Sylvia, Writing Coach / Reading Teacher @BrandonHSEagles & moderator of the #HackLearning slow chat ... inviting everyone to grow and create together throughout the week!
A1: Mentors should work on their discernment to support a mentee. It’s easy to hear what someone might be saying, but to hear what they’re NOT saying can also be helpful when guiding them. #HackLearning
My 1st official mentor was a great lady, but I often felt like our meeting time was a time for her to tell me what to do and not to do. I do wish there had been more active listening #HackLearning
A1: Trust! Trust and respect go hand and hand. It can be vulnerable having a mentor and opening up, so being a trustworthy mentor will allow for feedback and the mentee to grow and learn #hacklearning
A1. A good mentor is committed to helping their mentees find success & gratification in their chosen profession. Overall, good mentoring requires empowering mentees to develop their strengths, beliefs, & personal attributes!! #hacklearning
A1- Ability and willingness to communicate what they know. They must be able to share resources and advice because a new teacher needs a tarting point!
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We call it sneaky mentoring ... asking the difficult questions yet guiding from where they are to where they need to be (not like me but what is best for students) #HackLearning
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I will spend time reflecting on. Sometimes doesn't have to be a difference. I look up to @mrhooker and he has been a huge mentor/support in my growth and I also look up to @ManuelScott who has molded my thinking from a distance and through listening to his words #HackLearning
A1: Empathy. A good mentor puts themselves in their mentee's shoes and remembers what it was like to start something new, struggle, and/or doubt themselves. They need to understand and help the mentee see the positive and their growth. #hacklearning
A1. Exploring perceptions, assumptions, beliefs, & interpretations promotes the development of understanding. Inquiring into the ideas of others before advocating for one’s own ideas is important to productive dialogue & discussion. #hacklearning
A2~
~expectations of what each person wants from/brings to the mentor/mentee relationship
~keep it brief
~laughter for sure ✅
~plan to meet again to chat after some reflection time about if this is a good fit for both mentor/mentee going forward 😊
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I believe a person you look up to might not mentor you. I look up to a lot of people on Twitter, but they are not my mentor. My mentor works with me day in and day out to help me grow in specific ways. #HackLearning
A1- Ability and willingness to communicate what they know. They must be able to share resources and advice because a new teacher needs a tarting point!
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Right on! Building a "trust infrastructure" is really important: the mentee needs to feel comfortable sharing mistakes + challenges with the mentor. The mentor needs to show that they're committed to collaborative solutions + dialogue, not fixated on judgment. #HackLearning
Same here. Then my next mentor wasn’t around at all. My first year of being a mentor I fell into the trap of trying to tell someone what to do and I saw it wasn’t working like I had hoped. So now I focus on being an active listener. #Hacklearning
A1: active listening. The importance of being able to listen while also processing very thing that is being said while thinking if the big picture as well that affects all. #Hacklearning
A2. The best way to build a good relationship is to be honest from the beginning. This first meeting is a step in that direction as mentors & mentees begin to get to know each other & little by little dispel each other's uncertainties. #hacklearning
A1: Just like kids, mentees will only learn from someone they like, who cares and respects them. The mentor has to be able to communicate & be humble. #hacklearning
A2: if I was the mentor, I’d ask the mentee what are his or her expectations of my mentorship and what are his or her goals through the partnership. I feel the mentor can learn and improve as well through interactions with the mentee #HackLearning
A1 Most teachers I know tend to be hypercritical, which drives their growth & at the same time can get them down. Mentors who help their mentees identify wins as well as new opportunities those wins create are building a supportive, long-lasting foundation. #hacklearning
A1. Mentors - beyond what they do for the mentee - need to be very familiar with the 'political' landscape and culture of the building and be willing to address that. I suspect building politics is a tremendous source of new T mistakes. How could they know?
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A2. During the first meeting, it is important that rapport be established between the mentor & the mentee & also that they reach an agreed way of working. The mentor & mentee should set out their expectations of the process at the initial meeting. #hacklearning
A1: A mentor should have a passion in wanting to help. This will be demonstrated through actions, approach & willingness to provide guidance. Also knowing that it is a learning process to, to be a mentor. #hacklearning
Open honest communication, expectations,
I usually tell them how I work, what to expect, and reassure them that any constructive feedback is only to help them grow.
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A1: Empathy. A good mentor puts themselves in their mentee's shoes and remembers what it was like to start something new, struggle, and/or doubt themselves. They need to understand and help the mentee see the positive and their growth. #hacklearning
A2: Arrive with hope for learning something new from someone new. And start the convo with that…”I’m hoping to learn from you.” Powerful way to invite dialogue! #HackLearning
A2. Making the relationship explicit will clearly define what the relationship is, articulate specific expectations, define how success will be evaluated, & help determine if it is an appropriate relationship for everyone involved. #hacklearning
A good mentor shows immediately that they really care about their mentee. They are constant learners willing to share their knowledge, are enthusiastic & are great role models. Our Mentoring page https://t.co/wUyUpG74vM Links from @gcouros@lookforsun#HackLearning
A2: A must for a first meeting between mentor and mentee is to get to know each other--see how you will fit together and then develop some goals for the relationship and determine next steps. How is this going to look for both of us? #hacklearning
A2 Finding out the mentee's professional goals. That can jumpstart the dialogue and plans for moving forward. Might I add, finding out the personal ones can help to because many times they align in some shape or form! #HackLearning
Q2 A “must” for the first meeting would be personal connection. It is essential for both the mentor & mentee to take steps towards building a positive relationship. #HackLearning
A2 A first meeting between mentor & mentee should have a specific focus that matters to both—e.g. a structured discussion of a single lesson plan or project. #HackLearning
A1: Just like kids, mentees will only learn from someone they like, who cares and respects them. The mentor has to be able to communicate & be humble. #hacklearning
A2 ➡️ I like to use that time to try to begin a genuine relationship... The mentor/mentee relationship is most successful when there’s mutual like, respect, & understanding. #HackLearning
A1: A trusting relationship! Once you have that the mentee will usually share everything about their life & teaching, which allows one to mentor the whole person. They will take risks, try new things, listen to advice, GROW in their practice! #hacklearning
A2. Making the relationship explicit will clearly define what the relationship is, articulate specific expectations, define how success will be evaluated, & help determine if it is an appropriate relationship for everyone involved. #hacklearning
A2 I’m looking at this chat as teacher to student. I am part of a girl’s mentoring group that begins this week. Yay! Our first meeting is about expectations and our vision. #HackLearning
A2: Together mentor and mentee should establish what they will expect from the relationship. Having the mentee reflect prior to the first meeting can also help make that first meeting clearly focused on the mentee. #HackLearning
A2: During the first meeting, a mentor should tell the mentee that you will ALWAYS be honest, even if your honesty may be difficult to hear. This is a wonderful way to build trust. #HackLearning#LeadForward
A2 The first meeting should be held within a time frame that is not interrupted (often difficult to do!). This sets the tone for the important work that will be done within this relationship. #HackLearning
I agree - it's more effective to find out what the mentee feels their weaknesses are & help them improve in those areas, rather than pointing out things they need to change. When they ask for help, instead of being told what to do, the defensiveness comes down.
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The mentors can help them navigate the "unwritten" system of how things are done -- and then hopefully plot to change those things that don't work. We can't always do it the same way. #hacklearning
A2 ➡️ I like to use that time to try to begin a genuine relationship... The mentor/mentee relationship is most successful when there’s mutual like, respect, & understanding. #HackLearning
A2: Building that trust and relationship between both. It is important to have both sides understand we are here to help each other succeed together. Takes time but everyday matters! #HackLearning
A2 I'd want Stephen Covey's wisdom to have a seat at that first-meeting table along w/mentor & mentee: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." Does each understand where other is coming from, where they aspire to go based on their collaboration? #hacklearning
The first meeting should be a time of transparency, setting the context for the sessions, collaboration to build goals and expectations for each other #hacklearning
A1 Most teachers I know tend to be hypercritical, which drives their growth & at the same time can get them down. Mentors who help their mentees identify wins as well as new opportunities those wins create are building a supportive, long-lasting foundation. #hacklearning
This has broader applications in some instances: you can have silent mentors in your school + departments that lead by example + become models for relationships + instruction. These folks are vital for the ecosystem of a school too. #HackLearning
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@SylviaEllison, @JasonSalhaney, @3_DLeadership, @MatthewXJoseph
A2: During the first meeting, a mentor should tell the mentee that you will ALWAYS be honest, even if your honesty may be difficult to hear. This is a wonderful way to build trust. #HackLearning#LeadForward
A2 I believe you need to establish possible norms and short term goals. Norms are important because you don’t to visit them when they are not ready or willing. Short term goals give the mentee quick reinforcement. #HackLearning
A2 That first meeting should be about starting to build a relationship, getting to know each other, what is your motivation, what areas do you want to grow in, what is your why, ultimately finding out if it is a good match #hacklearning
In order to be a good mentor you have to know your mentee ... when I started in my district I was labeled a "new Teacher", but I had 12 yrs experience ... my mentor still talked to me like I was "new" ... i could have mentored her #hacklearning
A2: If you can, try to sit beside, rather than across. Feng Shui the meeting space! Maybe even have the first meeting in a coffee shop or something like that! #HackLearning
The first meeting should be a time of transparency, setting the context for the sessions, collaboration to build goals and expectations for each other #hacklearning
A2. Expectations
What expectations do you have of the process as a mentor/mentee?
Is the mentor there to guide, support, challenge, listen?
What role does the mentor anticipate s/he will have?
What will make this a satisfying & useful relationship for both parties?
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It’s important that a mentor aligns their work with the vision, goal & trajectory of the school/district. I’ve never seen a “rogue” approach to mentoring end well. 🤷🏻♂️ #HackLearning
Good morning #hacklearning A little late but it was because I was prepping my yummy breakfast. Sarah from SC. Manager of Partnerships for @CollabClassroom
A2: trust building- beginning with getting acquainted, tearing down walls you both may have- beginning to read Thanks for the feedback together. Share & discuss our deeply held professional values #hacklearning
I agree - it's more effective to find out what the mentee feels their weaknesses are & help them improve in those areas, rather than pointing out things they need to change. When they ask for help, instead of being told what to do, the defensiveness comes down.
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In order to be a good mentor you have to know your mentee ... when I started in my district I was labeled a "new Teacher", but I had 12 yrs experience ... my mentor still talked to me like I was "new" ... i could have mentored her #hacklearning
Hope you will join your thoughts, ideas, & plans with us this week ... #HackLearning slow chat - 2 questions on Mon/Thurs ... answer any day of the week
A2: The feeling of the first meeting could be very different if it were before the school year began rather than after school has begun. There is a different feeling of overwhelm once you have students in front of you. #HackLearning
A2: I think it’s important to develop collective objectives or goals for the partnership based on what the mentee needs and what the mentor needs to share. And these should be revisited each session. #hacklearning
And still we need to be careful. I've had Ts tell me, just tell me everything I need to change, I want to learn." But in reality they were extremely sensitive & I had to tread lightly.
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A2: A whole heck of a lot of listening on the part of the mentor. Maybe a few clarifying questions, but mostly you're there to listen and see how you can support. #hacklearning
A2: A must for 1st meeting of mentor/mentee is meeting norms, ideas most important is finding common ground. What do we have in common and what brought us together? #HackLearning
A2: The feeling of the first meeting could be very different if it were before the school year began rather than after school has begun. There is a different feeling of overwhelm once you have students in front of you. #HackLearning
Absolutely! Ideally, the relationship should start weeks ahead of the school year so that the mentee/mentor can plan and prepare before they engage with students! #HackLearning
Take them out for coffee or a meal. Leave shop talk behind initially... I like to ask questions about background, family, etc... and then learn about their journey to becoming a teacher... #HackLearning
Even if you are not assigned to be a mentor - remember you ARE. Our attitudes and actions make just as much of a difference as our instruction. #HackLearning
I write very detailed observation notes, ask them to read them, point out their strengths and then find something they'd like to improve. Once they've decided on a focus area, I can help them develop strategies.
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A3: They could take the risk first, or have “what if” conversations. What if it works? What if it doesn’t? What are the ramifications? Who wins? #HackLearning
I write very detailed observation notes, ask them to read them, point out their strengths and then find something they'd like to improve. Once they've decided on a focus area, I can help them develop strategies.
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A3 Mentors can encourage risk-taking by sharing stories of their own failures. Why was the effort still worthwhile? What did they learn? How did that failure contribute to later success? #HackLearning
A3~
~model continuous risk taking, talk/show how they take risks
~provide continuous action oriented supports,tools to help mentee lead w/courage&conviction
~be that person who helps mentee navigate bumps in road
~brings out the best in mentee
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A3: Courage and risk means some vulnerability has to be present. I can't support a mentee to take that risk unless we trust one another, which takes time. Trust, then push. #HackLearning
A3: Be Willing to take a risk yourself- a mentor can’t just show mentee what they are good at, they must be willing to try something at which they are not good at so your mentee observe and celebrate your willingness to try #HackLearning
A3: Just as we should do with kids, we must tell mentees that failure is likely and is acceptable. Let mentees know that their failure is your failure, too, and you'll be there to help them, no matter what.
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An important part of a mentor-mentee relationship is that the talk moves from palliative + commiserative to reflective where there's genuine dialogue + a consideration of different moves + alternative strategies, but, again, this is only possible with trust. #HackLearning
My mentor spend INCREDIBLE amounts of time answering questions and listening to stories. She did NOT get compensated enough.
I still turn to her today.
She comes to me, too.
She made me such a better teacher that she trusts my opinions as much as I trust hers.
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A3: They could take the risk first, or have “what if” conversations. What if it works? What if it doesn’t? What are the ramifications? Who wins? #HackLearning
A3. Ts often feel underappreciated, so showing them that you truly appreciate them can go a long way in building confidence. And, expressing gratitude is quick & easy. #hacklearning
Be open with your own failures. In the first days they usually observe and we reflect afterwards, I am very open about what, where, why I could have done something different.
taking risks yourself.
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be real
Exactly. And I ask them to limit the areas they should work on - no one can take on everything at once. Hone a specific area, feel success, move on.
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@Jim_dEntremont, @JasonSalhaney, @whiteeducator
And I had the opposite occur for me, I met my mentor in August and talked with her again in December. I guess she felt my 7 years was enough for me to sink or swim #hackLearning
Again I think it goes back to the mentor always being a learner and showing the new teacher how they try new things, how they accept feedback, and how they reflect/plan for trying something new. Then supporting the mentor with the same things. #HackLearning
A3. The best mentors will help you learn & grow by sharing their knowledge & wisdom with you. In this way, you can benefit from their experience without having to suffer the consequences of gaining that experience firsthand. #hacklearning
A3: Courage and risk means some vulnerability has to be present. I can't support a mentee to take that risk unless we trust one another, which takes time. Trust, then push. #HackLearning
A3: encourage the risk, suggest baby step risks at first, and offer positive reinforcement and feedback on the rush taken while focusing on the learning that took place. Every moment is teachable and learnable #HackLearning
A3: don’t shoot down their ideas, even if you’ve tried it or seen it before. But also encourage them to reflect everyday, if something isn’t working - change it! Show them that this is something you do yourself. #hacklearning
A3. In a trusting relationship, a sense of equality exists & both parties are able to feel understood, safe & valued. Trust enables risk-taking & learning through error. New ideas can be explored & opinions expressed without criticism. #hacklearning
A3: Celebrate seemingly small wins all along the way to build mentee confidence. Too much criticism or feedback too early never seems to be well-received, productive, or conversational. #hacklearning
A3 Mentors can support mentees to take learning risks by building relationships & finding what they are passionate about in school. I highly recommend #TheWildCard by @heyhopeking and @WadeKing7 to read together. #HackLearning
A3: "What we model is what we get." I think it is important to take chances ourselves as mentors to show that it is ok to think outside of the box. If it doesn't work? Oh well, try try again! #Hacklearning
A3: Personally, I've found it very successful to have some work & planning time together - whether that's for a lesson, how to approach a conversation, etc. Working together side-by-side will give your mentee the confidence to then go at something on their own. #hacklearning
I find they have too many things they want to tackle and often takes some convincing that working on a few will also strengthen others as they grow. #HackLearning
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@carlameyrink, @Jim_dEntremont, @JasonSalhaney, @whiteeducator
A3. I would say to assure them that being "wrong" and making mistakes along the way can be part of the learning process, as long as the student benefits from them #hacklearning
A2) I think this depends on how familiar the mentor and mentee are with one another.
The first meeting should establish expectations of what both parties can offer each other. #hacklearning
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A3 Modeling a class and then having the mentee teach a class with support can be helpful. Although, some Ts like to try new strategies on their own before being observed. Adjust to the mentees learning style.
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A3: don’t shoot down their ideas, even if you’ve tried it or seen it before. But also encourage them to reflect everyday, if something isn’t working - change it! Show them that this is something you do yourself. #hacklearning
A3: First be an example then talk about what risks your mentee would like to take. If you’re in the same content area work together on the risk project but let the lead come from your mentee. #Hacklearning
A3: Trust, coaching, reflection and feedback are strong tools for encouraging risk taking. These four things empower, establish vision, and help refine our practice. #hacklearning
My mentor spend INCREDIBLE amounts of time answering questions and listening to stories. She did NOT get compensated enough.
I still turn to her today.
She comes to me, too.
She made me such a better teacher that she trusts my opinions as much as I trust hers.
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A3 To support risk-taking, look ahead together. Here's where mentor can draw on experience to help address what are best or worst outcomes that trying something new might entail, what responses will help navigate w/purpose (rather than panic) beyond initial leap. #hacklearning
A3: Courage and risk means some vulnerability has to be present. I can't support a mentee to take that risk unless we trust one another, which takes time. Trust, then push. #HackLearning
A3: Encourage mentees to know the "why" behind what they want to try. How does it better meet the needs of the students? How does it improve learning? How does it meet the goals of the school/district? #HackLearning
A3. Factors that promote trust in a relationship arise out of a sense of mutual respect & recognition of each other’s strengths & differences. Trust means a sense of transparency that comes out of a well-planned & strategic partnership with no hidden agendas. #hacklearning
A3: take learning risks & challenges together. Show that we are on the journey together & as a mentor I may have a diff exciting eerie cue, skill set & knowledge from my mentee but we call learn& grow #HackLearning
A3 Mentors can encourage risk taking when they lead by example, it is also important to pick up your mentee when they fall, let them know it is ok to fail to make mistakes, the best mentors share theirs and explain how they have grown from those mistakes. #hacklearning
A2: I believe it is critical to share my background, find out their story & GOALS for the year. I’m not admin, I’m a teacher!How can I support you? What do you want help with? #hacklearning
Q3:A by jumping in and modeling, Cote aching, or observing together someone else who has it in action. Jumping IN helps the teacher feel the risk and effort of trying something new is worth it. #HackLearning
A3: They can listen to their ideas and then visit their classrooms to see their new ideas in action. Support them with guidance and feedback. Show a genuine interest in the success of their "risk". #hacklearning
To be a great mentor (or a good collaborator in any relationship), you have to genuinely believe that you have something to learn too. The mentor-mentee relationship can be cyclical + benefit both parties, especially if folks come in with an asset-based approach. #HackLearning
Exactly. And I ask them to limit the areas they should work on - no one can take on everything at once. Hone a specific area, feel success, move on.
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@Jim_dEntremont, @JasonSalhaney, @whiteeducator
For me, I know more about principal mentoring. Instead of hiring principals with a sink-or-swim, stumble through it approach , I am convinced that good principals aren’t born — they’re mentored. #hacklearning
A3: Personally, I've found it very successful to have some work & planning time together - whether that's for a lesson, how to approach a conversation, etc. Working together side-by-side will give your mentee the confidence to then go at something on their own. #hacklearning
A3: Encourage mentees to know the "why" behind what they want to try. How does it better meet the needs of the students? How does it improve learning? How does it meet the goals of the school/district? #HackLearning
Can I just also add, in general, that mentors must pay attention to out of class time for their mentees? There may be requirements that include out of class time, but that often adds to the stress. Be flexible about meeting… #HackLearning
A3: Model it and empower them. When they have an idea ask what they need from you to make it happen. Also be ready to support them if they “fail”. #HackLearning
A3: take learning risks & challenges together. Show that we are on the journey together & as a mentor I may have a diff experiences, skill set & knowledge from my mentee but we call learn& grow #HackLearning
Feed the mentee's sense of worth, reinforce all the good they are doing in spite of the mistakes, share your own successes & oops moments...
All of these show them that lack of perfection does not mean lack of learning or even poor practice.
So many fears to allay! #hacklearning
I think a key aspect of good mentors is that the mentee never feels ‘observed’. I ask my teachers if they’d like me to come in and give them some feedback. The minute the word observation is used... #hacklearning
A3: Personally, I've found it very successful to have some work & planning time together - whether that's for a lesson, how to approach a conversation, etc. Working together side-by-side will give your mentee the confidence to then go at something on their own. #hacklearning
A3: Ask the mentee to observe your teaching and discuss what went well/needs improvement. Have the mentee point out what is something outside the box that could be done to the lesson to make it a more powerful, engaging opportunity for students. And then DO it. #HackLearning
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Thanks for a great chat on such an important issue, especially as less are going into teaching, we need to set them up for long term success and staying power
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I think a key aspect of good mentors is that the mentee never feels ‘observed’. I ask my teachers if they’d like me to come in and give them some feedback. The minute the word observation is used... #hacklearning
A2: Getting to know each other professionally & personally. Finding something that you both can relate too, using that as a springboard for learning. #hacklearning
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A3: For principals, have them solve a range of school problems, through observing & participating teams in identifying, implementing & evaluating. Help to shape beliefs while learning about relationships & ethical leadership practices #hacklearning
A3: Providing PD on the new strategies or activities to build “confidence & competence”, followed up with encouragement & co-planning, if needed, also “whisper coaching” during the lesson #hackLearning
