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Initial Mentor Training

Inital Mentor Training will take place in Limerick Education Centre in March 2012.

Further courses in other regions may be scheduled for later in the year. If you are interested in training as a mentor please complete this application form and send to Suzanne Stone, NIPT Office, Gate Lodge, St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

 

 

Limerick Education Centre Dates and times:
Friday evening 2nd March 5-9pm
Saturday 3rd March 9am - 4pm
Friday evening 9th March 5-9pm
Saturday 10th March 9am - 4pm

Please note that participants must be nominated by their principal and attendance on all days of the training programme is an essential requirement.

The programme consists of training in the areas of:

  • Understanding induction - theoretical perspectives including international and national backgrounds
  • Understanding the Stages of Teacher Development - particularly the Induction Stage
  • Understanding of Induction Programme - needs of NQTs, elements of the Induction Programme
  • Mentor qualities, relationships and the role and responsibilities of the mentor; role of the principal in the induction programme and the role of the NQT in the induction programme
  • Stages of mentor development
  • Key skills of mentoring e.g. listening and communication skills, empathy, observation and feedback, coaching, goal-setting, other related skills
  • Whole school approach to Induction
  • Planning for the NQT in the first year
  • Reflective practice