Worksheets21st Century Mentoring
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does it mean to be a 21st Century Mentor to a beginning teacher?
a)
A chance to have a new teacher take on some of the duties and responsibilities I can't seem to manage on my own.
b)
One more thing for public education teachers to do...sigh!
c)
An opportunity to make a little bit of extra money.
d)
An opportunity to share the wisdom, knowledge and passion I have for teaching with someone new to the profession.
2.
Mentors can serve as Peer Observers for the Beginning Teachers to which they are assigned.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The 21st Century Mentor Standards are:
a)
Really not that important to the mentoring process.
b)
The same standards that the Beginning Teachers must follow in order to get a "continuing" license.
c)
Completely aligned with the NCEES standards.
d)
Evaluated by school administrators.
4.
There are six mentor standards that must be followed by the 21st Century Mentor.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
It is not necessary for the 21st Century Mentor to meet with the first year Beginning Teacher on a weekly basis if the BT says that they are "doing fine."
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Only 21st Century Mentors who mentor first year beginning teachers receive a stipend.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The first 21st Century Mentor Standard is "Supporting BTs to Demonstrate Leadership." What are two other standards included within the other four standards?
a)
Establishing a Respectful Environment and Knowing the Content They Teach
b)
Effective Co-Teaching and Meeting the Needs of Special Learners
c)
Participating in PLCs and Effective Lesson Planning
d)
How to Balance Work and Personal Life
8.
It is important for 21st Century Mentors to build strong, mutually trusting relationships with their assigned beginning teacher. This is a great way to begin building that relationship:
a)
Perform a daily check-in to see if your BT is "okay" or if he/she needs any assistance with anything.
b)
Meet weekly to assist with lesson planning, gathering resources and with developing formative assessments.
c)
Eat lunch together as much as possible and introduce the BT to other colleagues in the building who may also be able to assist.
d)
All of these answers along with genuinely showing concern for the BT and his/her well-being.
9.
The MGSD Mentor Log must be completed at each weekly meeting and should be submitted to HR:
a)
Weekly
b)
Monthly
c)
At the end of each semester
d)
At the end of the school year
10.
Being a reflective practitioner is extremely important in becoming a master teacher. As a 21st Century Mentor, I can help my BT reflect by:
a)
Providing a professional book on effective teaching and having him/her to answer some reflective questions at each weekly conference.
b)
Asking reflective questions about their practice, providing professional resources, and encouraging the BT to share updates on his/her progress in each of the specific evaluation standards at our weekly conferences.
c)
Talking about how I became a master teacher and how I am accomplished in all of the evaluation standards.
d)
Copying my lesson plans and having the BT implement them weekly in his/her classroom.
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