Teacher Educators
The term Teacher Educator has been widely adopted for those who educate prospective teachers and those who educate practicing teachers. Those who initiate, guide and support teacher learning across their career. There is an abundance of research into this role, yet very little on how individuals focus their own professional learning to maximise their skill set to carry it out effectively.
Top 10 things every Teacher Educator should know and be able to
Top 10 things every Teacher Educator should know and be able to
- Have good subject knowledge
- Understand cognitive science; the science of learning and cognitive load theory
- Select evidence based practice to support understanding of good pedagogy
- Adapt and understand techniques to suit novices and experts (direct instruction, modelling, deliberate practice, mentoring, coaching etc)
- Pre-empt misconceptions and strategies to overcome them
- Prioritise and sequence the aspect to focus development eg start with behaviour, planning and assessment for early career practitioners
- Use a structured developmental cycle; assess, plan, do, review
- Small steps; actionable improvement
- Lead deliberate practice
- Support individuals well-being
The Professional Learning Institute in conjunction with South Birmingham SCITT is offering a wide range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their mentoring skills. Working as part of the West Midlands Initial Teacher Training Partnership, there are opportunities for colleagues to gain a regionally recognised and transferable certificate in Mentoring. Please contact the PLI or South Birmingham SCITT to find out more.
The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development, NPQLTD, is aimed at colleagues who have, or want to have, responsibility for leading teacher development of other colleagues within their schools, or for mentoring trainees and Early Career Teachers. Find out more by clicking on the link below or contacting the PLI or your Professional Learning Lead.
The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development, NPQLTD, is aimed at colleagues who have, or want to have, responsibility for leading teacher development of other colleagues within their schools, or for mentoring trainees and Early Career Teachers. Find out more by clicking on the link below or contacting the PLI or your Professional Learning Lead.