MPPC 2012

Mentoring the Way to Success

By: BLT

BLT Mentoring the Way to Success MPPC 2012

Presentation Outline
Introduction

Problem
Players

Policy
Summary

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Presentation Outline
Introduction

Problem
Players

Policy
Summary

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Source: American Educational Research Association, 2009

Problem: Under-achieving Teachers as Malaysia is Ranked 31st among 39 countries.

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Teacher Quality is the Main Determinant of Students Performance

Determinants of Students Performance Curriculum Covered
160% 140% 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% LowPerforming Teachers
Source: Marzano, 1998

Teacher Quality
Other Factors

HighPerforming Teachers

Source: Documentary, Waiting for Superman, 2010

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Presentation Outline
Introduction

Problem
Players

Policy
Summary

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There are 3 Key Players Involved

State

Teachers

Students

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Presentation Outline
Introduction

Problem
Players

Policy
Summary

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Details

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Our Policy Aims to Improve Teaching Quality through Mentoring

Short Term Medium Term Long Term

2 months

3years

15years

Improve Teaching Quality Sustainable transfer of best practices in teaching

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Policy

Assign mentors for each fresh graduate

New teachers will be under the wing of senior teachers that teach the same subject Senior teachers who might be suitable are recommended by school principals to the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Length of Mentoring

1 year

Reduce attrition rates as support is provided for the most challenging teaching year. Fresh graduates* are 1.5 times more likely to leave the profession without support. (OECD 2012)

Implementation All government schools

Adequate remuneration for mentors effort (RM 100/month for each mentee). Fast-track promotion for mentors. Cost: RM 24mil or less than 0.007% of education budget.**

Monitoring

By the MoE

Create a supervisory team under the MoE to oversee the complete implementation of the policy. E.g. Bahagian Latihan Teknikal (BLT)
*Teachers with less than 3 years of teaching experience **20,000 fresh graduates per annum (based on 10th Malaysia Plan) Calculation is based on education budget of 2012.

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Mentors are Required to Perform 2 Main Tasks.

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Assist mentee with any questions and queries.

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Observe mentees performance in the classroom and give constructive feedback.

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Sharing between Mentor-Mentee should include

Demonstration lessons Students work Instructional problems

Lesson Plans

Professional growth plan

Teaching materials

Specific
students

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Consistent Monitoring is Required for this Policy to be a Success.

Mentors have to write a short and concise confidential report on the progress of their mentees.

The confidential report will be submitted to the BLT every 2 months for assessment.

A report will also be required from the mentee, detailing lessons learnt from mentors and their reflection on their own progress as teachers

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Adopt a Gradual Approach to ensure the Success of this Policy.

Pilot: Try policy in volunteer schools for 3 years.

Compare outcomes with schools who have not volunteered for the pilot.

Upscale if the feedback and outcomes are favourable.

Gradual Transformation to a compulsory Policy.

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This Policy has been Widely Implemented throughout the World.

Proportion of schools with new teacher induction programme, by country

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Direct Impact

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Effect of mentoring on teacher practice Chicago Public Schools

Retrieved Feb. 24, 2011, from Chicago New Teacher Center database. 18
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Greater Student Learning Gains

Source: Fletcher, S., Strong, M. & Villar, A. (2005) An Investigation of the Effects of Variations in MentorBased Induction on the Performance of Students in California. Santa Cruz, CA: NewTeacher Center.

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Mentors own teaching skills improved

a significant number of the mentors who responded to the survey agreed that, once they return to the classroom they will be more able to positively influence student learning as a result of being in the program
Source: New Teacher Center Induction Survey, 2010

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Positive Spillover Effects

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High Performing Teachers increases Students Lifetime Incomes

Impact on Student Lifetime Incomes by Class Size and Teacher Effectiveness (Compared to average Teacher)

A teacher who is one standard deviation above the mean (84th percentile) produces over $400,000 in added earnings for her class of twenty.

*Annual increment by the teacher. Any teacher who stays at the given level of performance produces such an amount each year. Source: Eric A. Hanushek, 2010

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Higher standard of education reduces the tendency to further studies abroad.

Mentor-mentee system

Higher teacher quality

Improve in education system

More faith in the education system

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Concluding Remarks

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There are 3 Key Players Involved

Higher human capital Increase investors confidence Public approval

State

Teachers
Improve with Support

Students
More effective learning

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There are 3 key take-aways from this presentation.

1. Mentoring increases teacher quality. 2. Positive spillover effects on the economy. 3. This policy will be feasible, cost-efficient, popular and effective.

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Thank You!

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