Mentoring vs. Coaching in Education
What connections did
you make to the reading?
A
connection I can make based on an experience goes back to my first year of teaching in Panama.
It was a coincidence that, just like Cynthia, in the article Mentoring That
Fits by Pam Grossman and Emily Davis, I had an undergraduate degree in
chemistry and had to teach biology during my first year. It wasn't a pleasant
experience because I did not have a mentor teacher and had to work super hard
to overcome all the obstacles you face having to teach when you don't feel well
prepared to teach. So I wish I have had the support new teachers need to
improve their instructional effectiveness, but I survived and made it through!
How does it fit with
what you have already learned or experienced?
Coaches at my school help us gather and analyze sets
of qualitative and quantitative data that show the impact of our work on our
student learning experience. These practices and efforts aim to improve our
student learning and help us become effective by objectively letting us know if
we're doing a good job.
How does it fit with
what you have already learned or experienced?
It was exciting to read the story by Carol Ann
Tomlinson, where she shared her story about her first day of teaching. It
brought memories back to my first year teaching in public school here in the
U.S.
According to Tomlinson, three essential factors are
significant for new teachers. The first one is to have a colleague who models
the essence of teaching. I was fortunate to have a great mentor who guided me
during my first year of teaching. She supported me through guidance and taught
me strategies that have helped me through the years. She led, directed, and
advised me in a mutual relationship based on trust and belief. The second
factor is the freedom to think creatively. That same year, a very flexible
principal allowed me to input ideas when teaching. I didn't feel framed the way
I do these days. The third step is to have the right pal at school. I also have
learned the importance of having somebody to laugh with and cry with when
needed. Tomlinson shared how hard it is to find a colleague that can understand
your days and lift your tomorrows (One to grow on / three wishes for new teachers).
What aha occurred as
you read?
An
eye-opener for me was learning that mentored teachers are more likely to remain
in the teaching field than those who are not. Also, it was essential to find
out that being an
effective mentor requires training and ongoing support.
The Venn Diagram assignment is in the following Prezi format. Please click on the following hyperlink.
References
Carr, J. F., & Harris, D. E.
(n.d.). Creating dynamic schools through mentoring, coaching, and
collaboration. OverDrive. Retrieved October 13, 2022, from https://www.overdrive.com/media/464550/creating-dynamic-schools-through-mentoring-coaching-and
Mentoring that fits. ASCD.
(n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2022, from https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/mentoring-that-fits
One to grow on / three wishes for
new teachers. ASCD. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2022, from
https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/three-wishes-for-new-teachers
Research link / the benefits of
mentoring.
ASCD. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2022, from https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/-the-benefits-of-mentoring
The method (model) of mentoring
between teachers in secondary and high ... (n.d.). Retrieved October 14,
2022, from http://edu-mentoring.eu/handbook/handbook_en.pdf
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