47. Back to Prac - Essential tips for preservice and mentor teachers

Today’s episode has 2 parts, the first is 5 essential tips for preservice teachers embarking on a prac and want to make the best impression from the get-go. The second is for mentor teachers and our advice to help you give your preservice teacher the most valuable learning experience.

5 Essential Tips for Preservice Teachers:

• Manners aren’t just for kids
• First impressions are a thing
• Get involved in the classroom and school life
• Build relationships respectfully and professionally
• Phones need to go away while you are on the job

Hosting a Prac Student 101:

• Communicate your expectations clearly 
• Establish a mentorship relationship
• Plan and involve your prac student in lesson preparation
• Observe and provide constructive feedback (think 3 stars and a wish)
• Encourage reflection and self-assessment
• Setup times for regular meetings
• Model effective teaching practices and provide opportunities for the prac student to try them 
• Celebrate successes and provide encouragement

We need great teachers in the classroom, so both preservice teachers and mentor teachers alike have a responsibility to get the most out of a prac for the future students that will be sitting in our classrooms. 

If you know a preservice teacher OR a mentor teacher, share the love and this episode with them.

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

Resources mentioned in this episode

Freebie for Preservice Teachers

Free lesson plan templates 

Mentor Teacher Guide 

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Hive an all-in-one online hub for your classroom - Get your 7 day free trial here. 

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