mANAGE ongoing support, FEEDBACK and communication
Use this suggested framework to help your school maintain clear communication, regular feedback and timely support throughout the internship:
Ongoing
School management
Support Mentor Teachers and the Head of Interns
- Identify successes, challenges and support needs
- Address concerns before they become barriers
Demonstrate that the programme is valued
- Hold a termly check-in meeting between the principal and interns
- Schedule opportunities for staff feedback
- Feature the internship programme in a newsletter to the school community, with testimonials from Mentor Teachers and interns
Weekly
Mentor Teacher
Check in with interns
- Feedback, planning and reflection
- Ensure sufficient time is protected in the timetable
Monthly / bimonthly
Head of Interns
Monitor mentoring progress
- Meet with Mentor Teachers
- Identify where support or follow-up is needed
Termly
Head of Interns
Plan for professional development
- Plan professional development sessions
Keep school leadership informed
- Provide regular updates to the principal
- Share progress, successes and emerging concerns
As agreed
Head of Interns
Check in with Realema
- Discuss interns' progress and support needs
- When challenges arise, share ideas, agree on an approach, and receive Realema support where needed
- Align sanctions and/or disciplinary actions if required
End May & End October
Mentor Teachers
Complete intern feedback forms
- Complete intern feedback forms
Head of Interns
Follow up on feedback forms
- Check that feedback forms have been submitted
You have completed the section Managing Ongoing Support, Feedback and Communication.
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