Partner Voices
Mentor/School-based Teacher Educator:
"
When preparing for the role of school-based teacher educator, I had the
opportunity to revisit best teaching and mentoring practices and reflect
on them. Additionally, the new supervisory and leadership skills I gained
became part of my professional repertoire as I prepare prospective clinical
teachers."
Clinical Teacher:
"
There are many teachers who are excellent in the classroom. However,
teaching future teachers is far different from teaching children. The
training I received for the job of coaching first-year teachers has been
invaluable."
"
I’m not the same person. The preparation program has made me a
better teacher, and a much more effective supervisor and mentor."
Clinical Instructor:
" I have enjoyed the role of clinical instructor. It has given me insights
into teacher education. For example, I enjoy offering the students specific
things to observe and reflect on so that they begin to recognize what
effective teaching is and what qualities and skills are required to be
a competent teacher."
