{"id":32,"date":"2024-08-21T13:23:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:32:13","slug":"ba-primary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/sample-page\/ba-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"BA Primary Education: Year 1 Mentor Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors.png 687w, https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-728456a367b780d7d1207a157e3230c6\">Back to BA Primary Education home page: <a href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/ba-primary-education\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"290\">BA Primary Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Mentor Curriculum (Year 1 Mentors)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PLEASE JUST KEEP SCROLLING DOWN TO ACCESS SUBSEQUENT TRAINING MATERIALS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Year 1 Mentor Curriculum Outline (in date order)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 1: What is a mentor?<\/strong> Online live session &nbsp;<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td><strong>Wednesday 5<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong> 4 to 5pm<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mentoring Refresher: Welcome back!<\/strong> Online live session<\/td><td>Only for mentors with certification.<\/td><td><strong>Thursday 6<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong> 4 \u2013 4:30pm<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Curriculum and ITaP Familiarisation<\/strong> Pre-recorded video + time to read handbooks and guidance<\/td><td>All mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 5<sup>th<\/sup> November &nbsp;<\/td><td>2 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\">Serial Visits Start<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 2:<\/strong> <strong>Reflective Conversations<\/strong> Pre-recorded video<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> &nbsp;February<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The Good Practice Guides<\/strong> Pre-recorded video + time to read the Guides<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> &nbsp;February<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 3: Target Setting and Challenging your RPT<\/strong> Online live session &nbsp;<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td><strong>Tuesday 21<sup>st<\/sup> April<\/strong> 4 to 5pm<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\">Block Placement Starts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tutor Visit<\/strong> <strong>(Interim Progress Review)<\/strong><\/td><td>All mentors<\/td><td>During the placement \u2013 arrange date with the tutor<\/td><td>2 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mentor Reflection<\/strong> Completion of 500-word online reflection<\/td><td>Necessary to gain certification<\/td><td>Released on Monday 8<sup>th<\/sup> June<\/td><td>Up to 1 hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1a<\/strong>. <strong>Recording of Mentor Module 1.<\/strong> If you were unable to attend the training session on Wednesday 5th November, please access it below. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025)  Mod 1 - Intro to Mentoring\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PJm0Oq9OaUQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 1a) to confirm you attended or have watched Mentor Module 1 is accessible here &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/pstYkppiCK\">&nbsp;Form 1a (Module 1) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaflet raising awareness of racial and ethnic microaggressions is here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Dealing with Microagressions Leaflet.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b1aad9c1-92b5-4d03-a254-6e0a6293f698\" href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\">Dealing with Microagressions Leaflet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b1aad9c1-92b5-4d03-a254-6e0a6293f698\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1b. Recording of Mentoring Refresher.<\/strong> If you were unable to attend the training session on Thursday 6th November, please access it below. <em>NB. This content is for certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025) Mentoring Refresher\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Urbu1F3nyWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 1b) to confirm you attended or have watched the Mentoring Refresher is accessible here  <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/fkdu9WYdnR\">&nbsp;Form 1b (Module 1)&nbsp; \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Curriculum Familiarisation Video (November).<\/strong> Please access the 45 minute screencast below. You will also need to access and read the following three documents once you have watched the video: <strong>1.<\/strong> <em>Year 1 School Experience Handbook (serial) 202<\/em>5-26; <strong>2.<\/strong> <em>Year 1 Mentor Handbook (serial) 202<\/em>5-26; and <strong>3.<\/strong> <em>ITaP 1 Teacher Guidance <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These documents can be accessed by clicking the &#8216;back&#8217; button at the top of this page and selecting the &#8216;documentation&#8217; page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025) Curriculum Familiarisation\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ole3Yg18BMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 2) to confirm you have watched the video and read the handbooks and guidance is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/PQVMpY8xvW\">Form 2 (Curriculum &amp; ITaP 1 video + handbooks) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Mentor Module 2 &#8211; video (February)<\/strong> Please watch the 43 minute screencast below on Reflective Conversations. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Feb 2026) Mod 2 Reflective Conversations\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFRu9GF_yqo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 3) to confirm you have accessed and watched the video is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/cyJ4Hb0Ysg\">Year 1 Mentors &#8211; Form 3 (Module 2) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. The Good Practice Guides &#8211; video (February)<\/strong> Please watch the 30 minute screencast below about The Good Practice Guides. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Feb 2026) Good Practice Guides\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWvbV2y9qEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 4) to confirm you have accessed and watched the video is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/w7n6ZzpYTZ\">Year 1 Mentors &#8211; Form 4 (GPG video) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>5. Recording of Mentor Module 3<\/strong>. If you were unable to attend the training session on Tuesday 21st April, please access it below. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (April 2026) Mod 3 Target Setting\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o8ysc0q0TQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 5) to confirm you attended or have watched the Module 3 session is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/E0cujz027z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Year 1 Mentors &#8211; Form 5 (Module 3) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for engaging with our Mentor Training this year. You will receive an email closer to the end of the placement with details of the reflection you need to complete if you want to gain UoR ITE Mentor Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Module 1 Related Reading<\/strong>. You can read the two articles below, considering the questions listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/impact_article\/the-importance-of-a-learning-culture-for-teacher-motivation\/\">The importance of a learning culture for teacher motivation<\/a> (9 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/impact_article\/cognitive-load-theory-and-teacher-expertise-specific-challenges-for-primary-teachers\/\">Cognitive load theory and teacher expertise: specific challenges for primary teachers<\/a> (9 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autonomy can be one of the harder things for a trainee teacher to feel. How can we create opportunities for it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the benefits of a coaching model over more directive discussion?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can we reduce cognitive load for trainee teachers teaching subject content that was unfamiliar to them until they were assigned that lesson to teach?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Module 2 &#8211; Related Reading<\/strong>. You can read the two articles below, considering the questions listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk\/blogs\/carnegie-education\/2024\/04\/teachers-as-learners\/\">Teachers as Learners | Leeds Beckett University<\/a> (5 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/early-career-hub\/an-introduction-to-instructional-coaching\/\">An introduction to instructional coaching : My College<\/a> (12 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on the benefits of the three different coaching approaches outlined. Which will suit your RPTs best?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can we support RPTs to engage in &#8216;deliberate practice&#8217;? What are the barriers to this within a school timetable and how might they be overcome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lofthouse discusses the need for teachers&#8217; learning to be &#8216;authentic&#8217;, i.e. awake to the tensions of the role. What tensions might your RPT encounter in the area of classroom management and how could you help them learn from them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Module 3 &#8211; Related Reading<\/strong>. Access the <em>Initial Teacher Training Early Career Framework (ITTECF)<\/em> to ensure you are familiar with the evidence-based practice it is advocating and that might inform the targets that you write. 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