Mentoring/Coaching

Congratulations! You’ve completed your studies, gained your teacher training qualification, and are ready for the next stage of your journey to full teacher certification. But what does that next stage look like exactly? Are there things you should do right away to keep the momentum going, and what exactly do you need to do to […]

In New Zealand, provisional teachers are required to work with mentors on their journey to full certification. The Education Council of New Zealand describes high quality mentoring as an essential component of the provisional teaching program, with a focus on educative mentoring rather than the more traditional advisory role of the past. For those new

A question that comes up often is “How do I/we choose an inquiry goal?” Sometimes it might be an intuitive feeling that something is not working effectively or could work better.Inquiry goals can be sparked by wondering why something is working well, doing an inquiry, then using the findings to work on enhancing other areas.There

The inquiry process is the steering wheel of teacher appraisal. As well as discovering evidence to continually improve practice and outcomes for children, the inquiry cycle provides evidence of accountability and fulfills components of the teacher certification journey. Teaching as inquiry is when teachers continuously inquire into the impact of their teaching practices on children’s

 Tips for beginning teacher certification or those renewing and making the transition to the new Our Code, Our Standards. 1) Seek Support – You are not alone on your teaching journey. We are all learning. Reach out to your team members and mentor, they are a great resource. Look at challenges as learning opportunities. Remember

The busyness of life’s pressures and demands can impact on your life values, and make it difficult to achieve balance while creating your success. You can create success while maintaining a balanced life! I can assist you back into the driver’s seat and support you to discover the possibilities of your life journey! “When you

Developing a solid foundation to build from as you navigate your way through the certification process is the initial, and most important, step. Key to this is building trusting relationships with both your coach/mentor and centre manager. This will make possible in-depth discussion of the challenges you might be faced with, and acknowledgment of your

For ECE teachers working towards full certification! Being involved in an effective mentoring and guidance programme is essential to moving from provisional to full certification. Adding the skills of a coach to this process enhances the value gained in both professional and personal development. I believe coaching is a crucial component of mentoring. Both processes

I hear about the struggles teachers can be faced with.Teaching is a complex and demanding role and research shows how important it is that all graduates have a high-quality induction and mentoring programme. The Teaching Council has developed ‘Guidelines for Induction and Mentoring and Mentor Teachers’. This provides a guide for professional leaders to ensure