指导老师

Concurrent Enrollment Program mentor responsibilities

Faculty mentors serve a critical role in ensuring that courses meet M State rigor, outcomes 和质量. The high school instructor must be committed to meeting program guidelines in order to teach college-level courses in the high school.

Mentor Responsibility Details
Classroom Observations

Classroom observations are normally d一个 in-person. Mentors can use the Concurrent Observation Form (optional) or ideas are listed below in the teacher/mentor meeting and observation topics.

  • 新 mentoring relationship (either the CEP instructor or course is new)

         The mentor completes 两个 classroom observations.

  • 重复的指导 (CEP instructor has taught the course before)

         The mentor completes 一个 classroom observation.
会议

Mentor 会议 can be d一个 using technology or in-person. See the list of teacher/mentor meeting and observation topics below for ideas.

  • 新 mentoring relationship

         The mentor will complete a 一共三个 会议:

         One pre-class orientation meeting and 两个 other 会议. 

  • 重复的指导 

         The mentor will complete 两个 会议.
Orientation and Training

新 mentoring relationship

Mentors will provide course-specific training in course philosophy, 课程, pedagogy and assessment prior to the high school instructor teaching the course. This will be d一个 during the pre-class meeting and documented 在 新 Instructor Training and Orientation Form. This is only required when the CEP instructor is new or they are teaching a course for the first time.
严格

Mentors will review and discuss the following with all CEP instructors to ensure the delivery of a quality, collegiate-level learning experience for concurrent enrollment students:

  • Course syllabus and course outline to ensure consistency in course outcomes and expectations.
  • 分级 practices to ensure standards are 类似的 to those in on-campus courses.
  • Assignments and assessments to ensure students are being assessed using methods 类似的 to those in on-campus courses.
  • Other college-level subject matters, 课程指南, 所需的材料, 分级, student engagement and academic rigor.
Support and Guidance

Mentors will provide support and guidance to CEP high school instructors that includes:

  • Understanding and referencing the M State Concurrent Enrollment Handbook and other mentor and teacher resources found on M State's Concurrent Enrollment website and in the Employee Portal > Files and 形式 > K12 Collaborations.
  • Ensuring students have access to library and other college services to assist them in their academic success.
  • Providing relevant M State academic policies and procedures to the instructor upon request.
Annual Discipline-Specific Professional Development

Mentors will attend and participate in the annual professional development day (Concurrent Enrollment Day) and/or provide 一个-on-一个 discipline-specific professional development to CEP instructors. Annual professional development and ongoing collegial interaction is a NACEP accreditation requirement which serves to further enhance instructor pedagogy and breadth of knowledge in the discipline.

Mentors will document annual discipline-specific professional development topics and discussions, including any materials used or activities engaged in, 在 Annual Professional Development Form and mentor reports.
导师的报告

Mentors will submit a mentor report for every course, at the end of every term, via the link in the Employee Portal > Files and 形式 > K12 Collaborations.

新 mentoring relationship report requirements:

 重复的指导 relationship report requirements:

  • 上传 the CEP instructor's syllabus
  • Enter classroom observation, annual discipline-specific training and other meeting dates and notes
合规 Mentors will comply with NACEP accreditation requirements to provide evidence of paired students assessments, paired syllabi and a signed Statement of Equivalency upon request by CEP staff.

形式 and resources

Instructor/mentor meeting and observation topics

Meeting topics may include:

  • Syllabus development and requirements
  • 课程大纲
  • Assignments and assessment criteria
  • 课程课程 (including materials and resources)
  • 教育学
  • Course philosophy and theory
  • 剽窃
  • 分级
  • Overview of the CEP and Concurrent Handbook
  • Concurrent Enrollment Day
  • The length and number of classes and how they will be used to cover the subject matter of the course
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and MN Government Data Privacy Act
  • Accessibility Resources (formerly called Disability Services)

Classroom observation topics may include:

  • Clarity of the lesson objectives
  • Organization of the presentation
  • Communication of subject matter
  • Demonstration of concept or principles examples
  • The monitoring of student learning and adjusting instruction appropriately
  • Receptiveness to students views and responses
  • Answering student questions clearly and positively
  • Summarization of key points
  • Definition of terms and background information given when necessary
  • Student engagement and/or involvement in classroom activities
  • The methodology used to assess student learning

新 instructor training and orientation

For new CEP instructors or a new CEP course, a minimum of 一个 planning meeting between the faculty mentor and high school instructor will occur prior to the start of the course. This meeting will include a comprehensive 新 Instructor Training and Orientation with discipline-specific training in topics including, but not limited to:

  • Syllabus development
  • 课程课程
  • 当然结果
  • Assessment equivalency
  • 分级 and rigor equivalency
  • 教育学
  • Course philosophy and theory
  • Textbook/materials options/requirements
  • Concurrent Enrollment Handbook
  • Administrative responsibilities
  • Mentor/Mentee roles and responsibilities 
  • Programmatic and institutional policy and procedures
  • Annual professional development (CE Day)

Mentors will use the 新 Instructor Training and Orientation Form as documentation and submit it with the mentor report at the end of the term.

 

新 Faculty Mentor Orientation

新 faculty mentors will receive orientation training provided by the program director, before their mentoring work commences. This is an opportunity for open dialog and Q&A. Discussions and overview will include:

  • 新 Mentor Orientation
  • Concurrent Enrollment Program 
  • Concurrent Enrollment Handbook 
  • CEP webpages, forms and resources
  • Mentor/Mentee relationship (number of observations/visits and 会议 and how they will occur, etc.)
  • Mentor and CEP Instructor (roles and responsibilities)
    • Methods to monitor and ensure rigor
    • Methods to monitor and ensure equivalent student assessment
    • Methods to monitor and ensure equivalent 分级 practices
    • Importance of quality and ongoing communication and sharing
    • Importance of pairing and sharing assessment instruments 
  • Mentee syllabus (requirements vs suggestions)
  • A sample syllabus, and syllabus checklist and template can be found at www.明尼苏达州.edu/instructor
  • 导师的报告
  • NACEP Accreditation
  • Concurrent Enrollment Day (annual professional development) 

 

K12 Spotlight Award

Recognize an individual who has g一个 above and beyond to contribute to enriching the student learning experience and/or enhancing M State K12 programming through:

  • Teaching Excellence
  • Professional Development
  • Continuing Education
  • 优良的服务
  • Student Achievement
  • Exemplary Leadership
  • Distinguished Mentorship
The nominated individual will be notified and congratulated via email. The K12 team will be informed of the nomination and you can also choose to enter administrator or other emails to receive a notification and join in the celebration of excellence!
K12 Spotlight Award

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