In this video sequence, you will see the beginnings of two pre-lesson conferences. In both cases the novice teacher is discussing the lesson that she will be teaching with the same mentor.

When viewing the video sequence:

Notice the different approaches taken by this mentor when she is conducting a lesson conference with these two novice teachers.

Focus, also, on how the two novice teachers are approaching their forthcoming lesson. How well prepared do you feel they are and how confident do they seem to be when articulating their plans for the lesson?

Are there any indications provided by body language? Is body language a reliable indication of a person's feelings, or does it simply indicate personality type?

What strategies would you use if you were conducting a pre-lesson conference with these novice teachers, to ensure you were dealing tactfully with their needs and personalities?

You may like to use the above table provided in Appendix 2 of this Unit.