Teacher Mentor Roles Reflection by Danielle Salamanca https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck What resonated with you as a teacher from these resources? Did you find yourself thinking, "I do this! Or I can just tweak... to be a mentor." en-us 2017-10-12 20:22:04 UTC 2025-12-16 15:27:33 UTC hello@padlet.com erica_blogg https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/200236327 I'd like to see/hear from my mentor how to incorporate an interest pull into my weekly schedule that still relates to the topic at hand in math. ]]> 2017-10-25 00:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/200236327 https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264286065 I like the schedule rotation for small groups. With the SS curriculum moving toward inquiry based learning, this type of questioning and small group check ins lends itself well to the new state standards. I've been struggling to picture what the standards will look like in my class; this helps me a lot!]]> 2018-05-29 15:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264286065 angela_ekstrom https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264288576 It's extremely helpful to have sentence starters and a visual plan. We all know our content, it'll just take some work and planning to change our lessons to this format, I like the idea of it all though, it's exciting!]]> 2018-05-29 15:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264288576 https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264288745 I have tried the schedule and really liked it. I need to focus on more small groups and mastery problems.]]> 2018-05-29 15:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264288745 I copied the sentence starters, they are so valuable. I try to make sure I am not just asking the same things over and over. I plan to make posters out of the starters to help myself and my students as they begin conversations about the math https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264289437 2018-05-29 15:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264289437 monique_despres https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264290527 I would like to try the schedule offered.  The math sentence stems are similar to the ones provided by NCTM where I've been a member for 16 years.]]> 2018-05-29 15:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264290527 Culture https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264291607 It's nice to be reminded at the end of the year that building that relationship is the key to success the rest of the year. You can not expect students to connect with you if you are not connecting with them...participating and embracing not just their culture but also the schools culture. 

]]> 2018-05-29 15:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264291607 Small Group Specifics https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264294846 The small group objectives are beneficial. I really like the varied methods as opposed to the approach I typically use.]]> 2018-05-29 15:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264294846 Small group models can be difficult for some students. Again, this requires a great deal of self control on the part of the students. They must show maturity and self discipline. Creating a culture of hard work, rigor, and engagement will help to facilitate student growth. https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264298344 2018-05-29 15:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264298344 I have tried small groups in my class. I think it can be really effective. However, students need to be held accountable and it can be challenging. amy_chilcote https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264299974 2018-05-29 16:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264299974 Small group in my class, is more of a one to one collaboration. My students are identified math strugglers. It takes a long tome for them to feel comfortable taking risks. In my class every day is a small group, with at times many many different groups. https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264302083 2018-05-29 16:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264302083 https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264307151 I struggle with how to use this in kinder. Last year a started making video presentations so that students had verbal instructions and that helped. I also used programs in math that they had to master before new levels were introduced. ]]> 2018-05-29 16:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264307151 https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264307358 I facilitate small reading groups daily with students in K-3rd grade.
I use a resource that is teacher lead as well as student hands on interactions. I focus on specific reading skills the students need extra support with.]]> 2018-05-29 16:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264307358 brian_west https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309083 I found then questioning resources to be helpful. I already do most of these but I think I want to have more small group discussions next school year and can use these type of starters to gauge understanding and thought by the students. ]]> 2018-05-29 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309083 I like the math sentence starters. Small groups in math are beneficial to the struggling students https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309792 2018-05-29 16:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309792 Small Group https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309859 Can be a challenge due to scheduling issues and making sure you have enough time in the day to meet. At least meeting once a week with the struggling students is very important.]]> 2018-05-29 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264309859 Small Group https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264310480 I will use the sentence starters for my gifted learners at the beginning of the year, but hopefully through each project]]> 2018-05-29 16:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264310480 https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264311089 I do this in my classroom already. I do not think that I have even come close to perfecting it. Next year I am hooping that I can do this more often with small groups/1 on 1 mentoring time with the students. ]]> 2018-05-29 16:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_salama/680pulppvbck/wish/264311089