Module One

Welcome to the Level Two PLC Mentor Training

In Step One we:

Revisit: the Liverpool Hope principles of mentoring and consider current research and theory on effective mentoring.

Consider: the role and responsibilities of the Professional Learning Co-ordinator 

Consider: effective trainee induction  

1. Reflection 

Revisit the Liverpool Hope University principles for mentoring.  Reflecting on your reading, consider the principles of mentoring and coaching and the different roles for supporting trainees across your setting. 

Reflect on the challenges of each roles and share how you organise this in your setting. 

2. Trainee Induction 

Trainee placement induction is essential and has a significant impact on trainees' success on placement for for all those involved.. 

"Effective and ongoing induction is widely held as one of the most worthwhile practices to ease the transition between university and  into the profession and counteract difficulties faced by beginning teachers" (Gujarati, 2012) 

Discussion 

Using the exemplar induction handbook below consider what makes an effective trainee induction process. How might you develop the induction process in your setting?