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Mentor Training
Mentor Training
Each Semester, pick any three modules you wish to learn more about.
You may choose to go through these modules in any order. It is estimated it will take 30-45 minutes to complete each module. Upon completion of your three modules each semester, please complete the evaluation and submit a form to earn your certificate of completion. These are found on the Conclusion page
Module Introduction
Module Introduction
One thing nearly all new teachers struggle with is classroom management. As experienced educators, this is less of an issue for you. The content of this module is to give you resources and strategies to share with your new teacher colleague and who knows, maybe you will pick up a new strategy for yourself!
Spend about 30 minutes engaging with the content then complete this form to acknowledge you have completed this module.
You may also want to look at the additional resources located on Wakelet
What is classroom management?
What is classroom management?
This site includes a 27 minute (can play in 2X speed) podcast that looks at the different elements of classroom management. It's a great reminder of how the classroom is really a learning ecosystem!
This article looks at the history of classroom management and explores the foundations of effective classroom management from a 'what not to do' perspective. I think it serves as a good reminder for educators who may need a reset of their management practices.
This Edutopia article also looks at the underlying reasons a management approach may not be working and gives ideas for reversing the trend.
Key Reminders for overcoming classroom management issues
Key Reminders for overcoming classroom management issues
FULL TANK is an acronym used in this article to remind us of how to effectively approach classroom management.
This is a great resource for Early Childhood Educators! It includes developmentally appropriate tips for ECE educators.
Twenty tips for establishing a maintaining a positive classroom can be found at this site. An abbreviated list can be found here.
Managing a technology rich classroom
Managing a technology rich classroom
There is a shift in education to ban cell phones in the classroom. In fact in 2024, Gov. Newsom signed a bill that requires schools, including charter schools to have policies to restrict cell phone use in place by July 2026. (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/09/23/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-to-limit-the-use-of-smartphones-during-school-hour).
This article lists multiple strategies (from blocking to allowing) the use of cell phones.
This is an oldie (2015) but a goodie for managing a laptop based learning environment.
This is a great article that reminds us to think about WHY we are having students use technology. If students are using tech for tech sake, there is a greater chance of them not using them appropriately.
Online educators, check out any of these resources:
Another good one from Edutopia that lists suggestions for establishing an appropriate online learning environment.
Ten great tips for managing the online environment can be found at this site.
This article also discusses some good strategies for setting expectations and maintaining active learning in the online environment.
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