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TAP Schools and the library
by Tedine
Aug 21, 2009
Our school is participating in the Teacher Advancement Program this year (TAP). In order to observe me, the master and mentor teachers made out my schedule for grades 7-12. They said I must teach each week to one of these grades. I will eventually be observed in all. They are evaluating me on the same criteria that they will a teacher. I am a teacher, but I did explain to them that high school teachers have their own agenda when they wish to visit the library. I was told, "Perhaps you could teach a unit on Beowulf." They have no idea about what a librarian does. A collaborative unit on anything could be taught, but I'm supposed to teach the whole time without the teacher. Suggestions on what to do?
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Susie Do you have a job description? Or any written documentation about what it is you are supposed to do? I would start with that, present it to your mentors and explain why they cannot dictate your schedule.

Mentoring is not meant to disrupt the teaching process. I would work to set my own schedule, then provide them with options on how to ob...See More
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