DECIDE how mentorship will work in your school context
The LaunchPad provides guidance for intern development and the mentorship process, but each school is unique.
It is important to establish how mentorship will be organised in your school so that mentor selection, expectations, and support are clear from the start.
Consider the following:
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What qualities, experience, or capacity will Mentor Teachers need?
Consider both teaching experience and the personal qualities needed for mentorship, such as approachability, consistency, patience, and the ability to give clear feedback.
2
How will Mentor Teachers be identified?
Decide whether teachers should volunteer, apply, or be identified by school management.
3
What support will Mentor Teachers need for mentorship to feel manageable, meaningful, and valued?
Mentors will need time to meet with interns, observe practice, provide feedback, and access guidance that supports the mentoring process.
4
How will mentorship be recognised to manage staff expectations and the school’s professional culture?
Consider including mentorship responsibilities in KPIs, appraisal processes, or other areas of professional responsibility
5
How will Mentor Teachers be equipped to mentor interns effectively?
Consider becoming a Realema partner school so that Mentor Teachers receive access to the LaunchPad and free orientation and guidance in using the LaunchPad effectively to support their mentoring roles.