What are the responsibilities of a mentor teacher?
For first year PTP students: Mentor teachers for first year PTP students will attend a one-day ASPIRE training. With the knowledge they gain, they will guide their PTP students in practicing ELL appropriate instructional techniques. The PTP students will also participate in ASPIRE training throughout the winter term. PTP students must have an opportunity to work with ELL students, although it would not be inappropriate for them to work with groups which also include native English speakers. PTP students will need to spend 6 hours per week winter and spring terms in classrooms and will receive college credit for their work. Mentors will be expected to give ongoing feedback to PTP students and will participate in their evaluation. For second year PTP students: New mentors for second year students may also attend the ASPIRE training during winter term, if they wish. The students will already have completed the program and, in their second year practicum, will continue using the strategies
