Mentor Training

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

As educators, you are definitely experienced at writing goals for student learning! You have all heard of and probably apply SMART goals to your own teaching.  That said, do you have your own professional goals (besides making it to retirement!)? Are you comfortable with helping a new teacher set measurable and achievable goals to improve their own practice?

In addition to writing professional goals, the induction candidates will be writing ABCD objectives for themself and their learners.  Make sure you familiarize yourself with the difference between these as well.

As you know if you watched the program orientation and  ILP project introduction, a large part of the Teacher Induction Program at CSUF is setting goals.

This module will take approximately 30 minute to complete.

Once you have completed the module, complete this form acknowledging you have engaged with this module.

Articles, websites, and blogs

Begin with reading at least two of the following articles on developing professional goals. Next, watch the two short YouTube videos about developing goals. Spend about 30 minutes looking at any of the resources you feel will be helpful.

PROFESSIONAL GOAL SETTING FOR TEACHING is a short read to guide educators in setting their own professional goals. Of particular relevance to our Induction candidates, I like the recommendation of  talking to students about the goals one sets for themself. This is great for working with new teachers who can reflect on their own goals but also their students goals.

 GOALS FOR TEACHERS - WITH EXAMPLES  This quick read is a refresher on SMART goals. After describing SMART goals, the website provides an extensive list of professional professional goals for enhancing teaching and learning, parent involvement and personal professional growth.

24 CAREER GOALS FOR TEACHERS  includes you guessed it, 24 example of appropriate teacher goals from integrating technology, increasing student collaboration, and developing a classroom management plan.  For each example, an explanation as to the value of the goal is provided.

THIS WEBSITE also contains another good list of examples of behavioral and academic goals. I like that it includes larger school goals such as training and parent involvement.