Learned focus conversation
- 1. Mentoring Moments: Learning Focused Conversations Teaching Policy and Standards Branch Issue 8 / May 2012
- 2. 2 Mediating Thinking with Learning Focused Conversations Anticipating a new teaching assignment or school Looking back upon the highs and lows of the year Addressing a specific challenge or concern that is top of mind
- 3. 3 Flexibility of Stance and Role Pausing & Paraphrasing Non Verbal Encouragement Reflecting Feelings Attending Fully
- 4. 4 Example of a Conversation Map – Step by Step 1) Elegant Paraphrase “So even though the rest of your class is coming along well you’re feeling frustrated because there’s one student you just don’t feel is connecting with anybody.”
- 5. 5 Example of a Conversation Map – Step by Step 2) Explore Options 1) Elegant Paraphrase “Given all that you know about building inclusion in your classroom, what are some of the options you are considering as you try to bring your new student on board with the rest of the class?”
- 6. 6 Example of a Conversation Map – Step by Step 2) Explore Options 3) Plan Next Steps 1) Elegant Paraphrase “Wow, you’ve obviously given this a lot of thought and you’ve shared many ideas. As you go back to your classroom, what will be the first step you take in your effort to help this student find an entry point into your classroom community?”
- 7. 7 Example of a Conversation Map – Step by Step 2) Explore Options 3) Plan Next Steps 4) Self Evaluation 1) Elegant Paraphrase “So you’re going to start by having the student work more in groups with others - how will you know if this strategy is working?”
- 8. 8 Ideas and Resources to Support Implementation NTIP Resource Handbooks for New Teachers, Mentors, Principals http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/resourcehandbooks.html Preview our new Mentoring Moments NING http://mentoringmoments.ning.com