HKIEd
CLASP QEF
 
 

 
     
 
     
  Small group discussion (20 mins)  
   

Considering the following questions:

  • What do you notice about the participation of the two mentors in this conversation? How does it compare with what normally happens in mentoring, in a one-to-one relationship of mentor and mentee?

(In answering this question, take a look at the notes provided on The Learning Community Model presented at the start of this manual)

  • Do you agree that all involved in this discussion are potential learners? What do you notice about the enthusiasm they are bringing to the discussion?
  • What issues relating to the improvement of teaching and learning are being raised by the experienced teacher in this short discussion? Do you feel they are discussing them at an appropriate level of professional analysis? What evidence can you give to support your opinion?
If you were participating in this discussion, what might you want to say?

 
  Whole group sharing (20 mins)
 
   

In this final plenary, each small group can report their thoughts and ideas on the questions asked in this activity. As each group presents their ideas, try to think of additional points you might like to make or questions you might want to ask.

Finally, consider any additional points that colleagues wish to make on any of the items covered in this Unit. You might also like to review some of the key points that emerged in discussion. Or, you may revisit the Introduction and Objectives as a way of drawing the Unit to a close.