Update on Mentorship Framework for Teachers

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry can provide an update on its dedicated mentorship framework for teachers and other staff within the Ministry's school system; and (b) how the Ministry ensures that these mentors remain relevant and continue to add-value.

Teachers and other school staff have access to structured mentoring, tailored to their roles and responsibilities, to support their development.

For teachers, the focus is on mentoring to teach well. More experienced teachers will serve as instructional mentors to beginning teachers in their schools, to guide them in their professional growth. Instructional mentoring is also available to experienced teachers to help them hone their craft. There is role-specific mentoring for Allied Educators and newly appointed School Admin Team officers in their respective schools. Beyond the school, there is also mentoring support organised by clusters and zones. Mentees are supported by their mentors through developmental conversations, lesson observations and on-the-job workplace learning appropriate to their roles.

On top of initial training, mentors have access to ongoing professional learning, resources and peer support to keep their skills relevant. They also hone their skills through regular use and practice. For example, instructional mentors can exchange good practices and deepen their skills with peers, mentor coaches and master teachers through organised professional learning groups.