Buddy Teacher Training
Supporting beginning teachers is crucial for their success. The Buddy System involves pairing individuals to take responsibility for each other's welfare, productivity, and safety. Common pitfalls for new teachers include time management, classroom management, and social-emotional issues. Mentors and buddy teachers can provide non-evaluative feedback, emotional support, resources, and classroom management tips to help beginning teachers thrive in their profession.
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Buddy Teacher Training CCS Mentor Team Shannique Boomer-Brown Jesse James Taejon Owens Staci Spear Necia Swain
The Buddy System ~ a cooperative arrangement whereby individuals are paired or teamed up and assume responsibility for one another's instruction, productivity, welfare, or safety.
So, I was asked to be a buddy for a beginning teacher. NOW WHAT? NOW WHAT?
The Administration, Buddy Teacher & District Mentor become a to ensure the success of the BT!
Mentoring at the District Level Every Beginning Teacher is assigned a District Mentor. Beginning Teachers are assigned a status BT1, BT2 or BT3. District Mentors also serve Alternatively Licensed BTs. Mentees are provided a local newsletter 3 times a year and a newsletter from DPI monthly. Mentees receive a weekly email containing their Mentor s schedule and a resource that features the topic of the month . Mentors visit BT classrooms to support their Mentee as needed and/or requested. The Mentor team manages the Beginning Teacher Store.
What are some COMMON PITFALLS for Beginning Teachers? Achievement Gap Time Management Parental Communication Classroom Management Social & Emotional Issues Asking for HELP Differentiation Loneliness Campus Politics Easily Crushed/Hard on Themselves
How Can the Mentor Help? Holding non-evaluative observations & providing feedback Working one-on-one with students Supplying classroom management tips Brainstorming goals for the PDP Grading papers Modeling lessons Finding resources Offering encouragement & emotional support Being a confidential sounding board Becoming a liaison between school & district Serving as classroom coverage for observations
How Can the Buddy Teacher Help? Offer personal & emotional support Assist in creating a reflective teacher Share knowledge of the curriculum Be a positive role model Provide a fresh perspective & insight regarding students Give helpful and constructive feedback Acknowledge achievements Set realistic expectations Be a link to other staff members & grade levels
Remember to: Be POSITIVE Be CONSISTENT Be HONEST but TACTFUL Be HELPFUL Be HELPFUL Be ENTHUSIASTIC Be ENTHUSIASTIC Be WILLING TO SHARE Be INVESTED Be CONSTRUCTIVE & Be KIND
