The role of mentor teacher is crucial in the teacher candidate’s growth and development. As a practicing professional, aware of current issues in education, the mentor teacher is best able to help teacher candidates, particularly in matters of curriculum and classroom management. As a mentor, you have the responsibility of supporting your teacher candidate through a period that is frequently stressful both emotionally and physically.
To learn more about UVic Teacher Education guidlines and success strategies for mentors please access ourField Experience Handbook.
Recommended resources from the BCTF for mentors:
Mentoring Matters, by Laura Lipton, Bruce Wellman, and Carrlette Humbard
The Art of Coaching, by Elena Aguilar
Cognitive Coaching, by Arthur Costa and Robert Garmston
Better Conversations, by Ted Knight
The Coaching Habit, by Michael Bungay Stanier
Mentoring Minutes, a video series that takes you through the skill set of effective mentoring. Each video is two to four minutes long. Follow theMentoring Minutes YouTube channel
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Thank you for supporting our teacher candidates! The university field advisor plays a key role in supporting and mentoring the teacher candidate through the practicum experience. Regular feedback is essential to support teacher candidates’ growth and learning. We encourage mentors and field supervisors to work together and provide feedback in ways that fit the particular practicum context.
To learn more about UVic Teacher Education guidelines and success strategies for Field Advisors please access ourField Experience Handbook.
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Interested in becoming a Field Advisor for UVic’s Teacher Education program? We are currently seeking both English and French speaking advisors. Learn morehere.
