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Mentor, Philadelphia Teacher Residency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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About the Philadelphia Teacher Residency Program (PTR) PTR has developed a model of teacher preparation that uses the medical residency model to re-imagine fieldwork. Residents (student teachers) learn at the elbow of mentor teachers for an entire school year in a single classroom, while simultaneously pursuing teaching certification and rigorous Master’s degree coursework at Penn GSE for 12 months. The intensive clinical experience in school classrooms with mentor teachers, combined with comprehensive university coursework, is a hallmark feature of PTR. PTR began with its first cohort of 9 Residents in the summer of 2009. They are currently completing their preparation to become high school mathematics teachers. In 2010 we will begin with a cohort of 20 Residents who will prepare to become high school science and mathematics teachers. The Residents make a commitment to stay in the District for at least 3 years after their residency year. About the Position PTR Mentor’s Primary Roles and Responsibilities Mentors are expected to co-teach with their assigned Resident (the PTR program participant) for the entire school year as part of the Residents’ Masters Degree program and certification requirements at the University Of Pennsylvania Graduate School Of Education. Therefore, on a weekly basis, Mentors must co-plan with their Resident; assess the Resident’s progress; and discuss the assessment with the Resident. Bi-monthly, Mentors discuss the classroom experience with PTR staff and a university representative. Additionally, Mentors are required to engage in monthly professional development activities to support and enhance their performance as Mentor. Other administrative reporting duties are expected as well.
Responsibilities
• Model excellent teaching, planning, and assessment practices. Provide multiple opportunities for continual reflection on teaching practice.
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• PA mathematics or science certification I, certification II preferred |
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