Teacher Candidates learn how to gather information about their own students to serve in planning and assessment. They learn to use the iterative process of inquiry and data-based decision making to facilitate student learning and to use research in reflecting on their own practice. (.25 credit)
Couse delivery is via small groups led by Master Teacher Mentors; 2 hours bi-weekly years 1 and 2.
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Limited Duties Instructor (Coordinator) for Research and Assessment to Improve Student Learning (Master Teacher Mentor Meetings). The successful applicant will coordinate the MTM course, support the MTMs in their mentoring roles, and ensure the course effectively bridges coursework, practicum, and district-based professional expectations.
This leadership role requires a deep understanding of school board professional learning structures, including Annual Learning Plans, New Teacher Induction Programs (NTIP), and teacher mentoring frameworks. The successful candidate will liaise with MTMs, the Teacher Education Office, and practicum supervisors to support seamless integration of mentoring, school district policies, and teacher candidate development.
- Provide coordination and leadership to the MTM course, supporting approximately 25–28 experienced Master Teacher Mentors who deliver the course in small groups.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for MTMs, providing orientation, clarifying expectations, supporting facilitation strategies, and troubleshooting issues.
- Monitor and ensure the consistency and quality of the MTM experience, including the facilitation of Annual Learning Plans, mentoring conversations, and orientation to district practices.
- Collaborate with the Teacher Education Office to ensure alignment between the MTM course, practicum experiences, and overall program goals.
- Provide logistical coordination, track attendance and participation, and collect and review MTM feedback and reports.
- Promote a culture of mentorship and professional dialogue that supports TCs' early development as reflective, lifelong learners within Ontario school boards.