CHAPTER 11
MENTOR, COACH,
AND
ADVOCATE
CHAPTER 12
PASSION
In this Chapter we will:
• Explore what field practitioners cite as
the multiple dimensions of a master
teacher’s influence as a (1) Mentor, (2)
Coach and (3) Advocate for students and
colleagues.
• Know where in the ladder of master
teacher characteristics practitioners
place its importance.
Core Belief #8:
ALIGNMENT OF SURVEY RESPONSE WITH CORE
BELIEF #8:
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Through a survey done by Teachers, principals
and Superintendents, the ranking of importance
resulted in the following as the top of the list:
 Exemplifying
ethical standards
 Modeling appreciation for learning
 Laying a foundation for lifelong
learning.
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There were also many other characteristics cited
as elements of how master teachers extend their
influence. Some of the elements stated in Figure
11-2 are:
CHARACTERISTICS SITED AS ELEMENTS OF HOW MASTER TEACHERS
EXTEND THEIR INFLUENCE: A MASTER TEACHER…
Assumes
leadership roles
in school events
and projects.
Creates a desire in
others that they
too can and should
aspire to be
exemplary.
Serves as a source
of information and
advice for other
teachers.
Contributes to the
teaching profession by
sharing expertise.
Works to improve school
practices and
procedures for the
benefit of student.
FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OUTLINE WHAT A
MASTER TEACHER MAKES AS A COACH:
Collaborates to improve both their and others’
practice.
 Work to improve school practices and procedures
for the benefit of students.
 Contributes to the teaching profession by
sharing expertise.
 Engage students in evaluating themselves.
 Serves as a source of information and advice for
other the school.
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As a result of these characteristics, Master Teachers create a
desire in others that they, too, can and should aspire to be
exemplary teachers.
The value of Master Teachers to the entire
school community is beyond measures.
Why?
They
provide influences to
hundreds, even thousands of
students, parents, colleagues, and
community members that can last a
lifetime.
BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR COLLEAGUES
AND STUDENTS…
Is not an easy task and most of the time is
difficult for others to accept.
 Yet, what distinguishes a master teacher as an
advocate is the ability to relate, connect, and
stay connected to each student as well as
colleagues.
 Requires three distinct attitudes:

Respect
 Empathy
 Expectation

When a Master Teacher demonstrates these attitudes
colleagues and students will…
Respect the teacher
 Listen to the teacher
 Seek the teacher out
 Want to be in the teacher’s company
 Will treat the teacher as a leader.
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How many Master Teachers do
YOU have in your Campus?
CHAPTER 12 - PASSION
“ You cannot kindle a fire in any other
heart until it is first burning in your
own.” – William James
Core Belief #9:
“The master teacher is highly competent in his or her
subject matter and is passionate about what he or she
teaches and for learning as a whole. As a result, he or she
engenders in students a passion for learning.”
PASSION
Many believe that a teachers passion stems from a
passion for the subject matter, which then flows to
the desire to transmit that knowledge to the student.
 Common Assumption about teacher passion:

Teacher competency and passion for subject
 student learning
 student passion for learning as a whole
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Current Research states:
Passion for teaching
 Use of a wide variety of instructional techniques
 Student learning
 Student passion for learning.
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HAVE A PASSION FOR TEACHING
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This research shows that a teacher may be passionate about
his/hers subject matter but will only become a master teacher
when he or she gains a passion for the act and the art and science
of teaching. This leads the teacher to acquire methods,
techniques and skills that will lead to successful transmitting of
knowledge to all learners that he/she will teach.
The Need for Academic Competence is certain and vital to
effective teaching. One cant teach what one doesn’t know.,
however academic knowledge only has value if it leads to
learning. And when it comes to learning, this study reveals that
passion plays a paramount role.
Role of professional development: Any professional
development that causes a teacher to be more passionate in
his or her teaching has the probability of making that teacher
a more effective teacher, provides support for applying new
and varied strategies and techniques in the target content
area.
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Role of professional development:
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Any professional development that causes a teacher
to be more passionate in his or her teaching has the
probability of making that teacher a more effective
teacher, provides support for applying new and
varied strategies and techniques in the target content
area.
Domain III-Accomplished teacher has the
passion for teaching, passion for subject, and
persistence to make content based professional
development meaningful which leads to higher
levels of student learning.
DEEP PASSION FOR ACADEMIC CONTENT…
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There are many people with a deep passion for academic
content, but they don’t have a passion for teaching that
content. This study shows that subject matter expertise
without effective practice has little value where teaching is
concerned. We must be careful when hiring new teachers
that we don’t focus on their content competency and ignore
their passion.
Three compelling questions that a district should ask and
answer if we want to produce student to achieve higher
levels:
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What are we doing to create models for our current teachers
to help them put passion into their teaching?
What should we be doing to teach the importance of passion
to prospective teachers?
What type of training do our teachers need that would be a
better use of our local, state and federal training dollars
PASSION RUNS A MASTER TEACHERS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINE:
Passion is what feeds the Master teachers
energy, causes them to work diligently, and holds
their focus on what they regard as great work
and mission of the schools, and keeps them from
giving up
 What educators do with students in the
classroom and school today can affect the whole
of students lives. That’s why if teachers do not
have a strong passion for the professional work
they are doing, it may adversely affect students
today and alter their lives.
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“ONLY PASSIONS,
GREAT PASSIONS,
CAN ELEVATE THE SOUL
TO DO
GREAT THINGS”
DENIS DIDEROT