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Peer Conferences - the Six Steps
Vonk J H C (1993) Supervision of Instruction: Mentor
knowledge and skills base - what mentors need to know about mentoring beginning
teachers; Induction Programme, NUL
When problems arise many people desperately look for solutions and do not
take the time to sit and analyse. This usually leads to solutions which are not
as useful as they might be. By reflecting with peers in a systematic way there
is a much better chance of coming up with solutions which will be useful, even
in the long term. Vonk, from working in the Lesotho context, reckons that six
steps can be recognised in the process of conferencing with peers - the
following table is based on them.
1
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One person explains his or her problem; the
other participants limit themselves to asking questions for clarification |
Explain & Clarify
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2
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The peer group analyses the problem by exploring
its origins and relating the situation to any theories that may be known |
Analyse & Relate
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3
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The group thinks up several possible strategies
and solutions to tackle the particular problem |
Generate Strategies
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4
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The group considers the advantages and
disadvantages of the proposed strategies. The person who raised the
problem can evaluate whether a particular solution will help in his or her
situation. This step should alway end in a concrete plan for action. |
Prioritize, Evaluate & Plan
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5
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The person with the problem acts out the
solution |
Implement
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6
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The person reports to the peers on the success
or failure of their actions. In the case of failure the process can start
all over again. |
Monitor & Feedback
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Astute readers will note that this six stage process is a variation on the
standard project cycle ie
Situation Appraisal
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(needs analysis)
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Planning
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(set aims and objectives and devise action plan)
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Implementation
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(carry out the plan)
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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(keep track of how you are getting on)
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Situation Appraisal
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(revisit the needs analysis)
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