A novice educator expresses to the mentor that he is disappointed to be appointed to the Evaluation Committee because the work never leads to any changes. What would be an appropriate conversation between the mentor and novice educator?

Mentorship is a key component of effective teacher induction programs. Mentors provide beginning teachers with practical information, guide teachers as they develop instructional skills, and offer feedback and opportunities for reflection.

- One of the items you jotted down was ‘listens

attentively’ write down alongside this what you

believe that could mean for your practice.

How would you behave? What would the new

teacher see/hear you doing if you were being an

attentive listener? Perhaps you are:

• engaging fully with my novice teacher, mentor wouldn’t be fiddling with other things, I would be fully present with them, perhaps leaning forward in my chair

• maintaining eye contact or writing down what the new teacher says

• listening, without feeling the need to interrupt,

interject or have ‘answers’

• waiting for a pause before asking a question or

seeking clarification.

• Speak with proper attention keeping in mind that speaking in an innovative way will help to foster the novice teacher & end the conversation with good deed.