Continuum of Interaction

Continuum of Interaction

Calibrate

In this stance, the goal is the align classroom practice with expectations. Data should be used to avoid subjectivity. The mentor should provide information about why the outcomes are important and options for reaching the desired outcomes. ALIGN

Consult

Coaching

The mentor provides support by providing information that the mentee may not already have. This may be information about policies and procedures, curriculum, best practices, content, or students. Mentor moves: Offer a menu Think aloud Consider an alternate point of view Reframe the problem or issue Share what, why, how Refer to research State a principle of practice Generate categories Name casual factors

Coaching = inquiry The mentor's goal in this stance is to support thinking and problem solving by influencing inner dialogue. REFLECTION

Collaborate

Mentors create space for co-generation of ideas, problem solving, and analysis. Mentor should use pausing and paraphrasing to make this stance most effective. CO-CONSTRUCT