CTSN SCITT recognises that not only is the mentor role vital to the support our trainee teachers, but also that mentors in turn require professional learning opportunities. This CPD has a deliberate focus on deepening knowledge of mentoring skills and approaches. We believe that Instructional Coaching is a core element to effective mentoring and that this is a key mentoring skill whether delegates go on to mentor for a SCITT or a local Early Career Framework provider. Therefore, we are offering this NASBTT programme free to staff within our partnership schools [ie those who have hosted a CTSN SCITT trainee teacher on placement during either 21/22 or 22/23 academic years or have given a commitment to offer placements in 2023-24 ]. Staff from other schools are also welcome book onto the programme for charge of £80.
The programme would be particularly appropriate for aspiring mentors. However, since this NASBTT course is in addition to and complements our own “WalkThru” mentor development training, current mentors would be welcome to sign up as well.
The NASBTT certificated four-part programme will be delivered by accredited CTSN SCITT senior leaders. All sessions will be held on Zoom between 4pm and 5:45pm. There are two alternative dates for each session [see the booking form] and delegates must attend one of each so that they complete all four sessions to gain the certificate.
Session One: Coaching – Research and Principles [28th or 29th September]
- Investigate what research tells us about improving practice
- Offer some solutions – how can Instructional Coaching help?
- Explore Willingham’s Mental Model of Learning
- Consider how target setting links to the model
- Introduce the five principles of Instructional Coaching
- Start to apply the five principles to coaching scenarios
Session Two: Sequencing the Learning [31st January or 1st February]
- Recap the five principles of Instructional Coaching
- Introduce Mary Kennedy’s research into the ‘persistent challenges of teaching’ Explore how to sequence targets / action steps
- Practise Instructional Coaching skill
Session Three: Scripting Feedback [21st or 22nd March]
- Explore the concept of ‘waterfalling’ to find the highest leverage target / action step
- Practise scripting feedback Practise writing action targets and success criteria
Session Four: Plan, Model and Practise [26th or 27th April]
- Write practise tasks
- Explore the five stages of key skill development
- Model the bad
- Model the good
- Model and Describe
- Practise the model
To book places on the programme please complete one of our MS booking forms.
For primary colleagues book here
For secondary colleagues book here
If you have any questions please contact CTSN SCITT administrator, Jane Catley: jcatley@camteach.org.uk
