How To Learn The Most From A Mentor Teacher
While working with a mentor teacher there are many ways to learn from them. The most important thing to do with a mentor teacher is to ask question. If the teacher does not understand something or needs clarification ask. No question is silly when learning. That is what the mentor is there for. If the teacher does not ask a question they will not find out the answer.
Another way to get the most out of working with a mentor teacher is to ask for feedback. Whether is it delivering a lesson, planning a lesson, or developing classroom management skills feedback is always helpful. If the mentor teacher has a suggestion to improve something give it is try. Feedback is to help not to hurt so do not take any suggestion personally. Feedback can improve a lesson and give a new direction to try.
If possible observe the mentor teaching giving a lesson. What how the teacher delivers the information, interact with the students, and assesses what the students are learning. Take notes if possible. Sometimes the best ways to learn is by watching. The mentor teacher is the best resource to becoming a well rounded teacher so do not be embarrassed to ask for help and suggestions if needed.