New Teacher Induction - Program News

September 30, 2021

New Teacher Induction

New Teacher Update

Providing new teachers with the resources they need to succeed

My Desktop

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Deuteronomy 6:6

Our desktops are the area where we work and where we keep things handy. The technology world has assumed this term to mean pretty much the same thing about our computers. The desktop, whether an actual piece of furniture or the main area of the computer screen, is a place where items immediately required are placed, or items that are consistently accessed reside.

What’s on my desktop, literally and figuratively? Moses answers with an item of utmost importance: God’s Word is an item that I want readily and consistently available. It belongs on my desktop.

My desktop needs managing. It’s very easy for me to let my desktop get cluttered with distractions. These distractions push the Word aside and keep me from accessing it the way I should. So, with summer over and the routine established, it’s time for me to reorganize my desktop. God’s Word deserves a prominent place on my desktop.

Dear Lord, there are so many distractions that demand attention. Help me to keep your commandments on my heart, always prominent and accessible. Let Christ be my model, as the Word was never far from him. Amen.

Written by Prof. Dan Fenske, who teaches in the science department at MLC and is a resource for teachers.

Video Observation Platforms

NTI is conducting a study to measure the growth in teaching practices using annotated video observation feedback. This year, 73 mentors and new teachers are using this type of mentoring. The initial pilot showed that this approach provided focused embedded feedback and efficient observation scheduling.

One-Year Timeline

Many one-year assignments are made as a result of unique situations at the school, at the center, or with the new teacher’s situation. These assignments include additional follow-up and support so that the integrity of the instruction, curriculum, and school culture are maintained over a shorter duration of time.

In October, the beginning teacher’s triad (administrator, mentor, and teacher) meets to discuss or set ministry and teacher goals.
On February 1, the MLC Field Experience Office will send out forms:
One-year teachers: Temporarily Assigned Candidate Update Form
Administrators: Temporary Teacher Evaluation Form
In February, the triad meets to assess the teacher’s growth toward the identified goals, reports back to the Field Experience Office, and sets the end-of-year plans.