Program Overview

Introduction to the Mentor*innenqualifizierung Program

The Mentor*innenqualifizierung program is designed to enhance the quality of mentorship offerings and foster exchange between schools and universities. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive qualification program in Brandenburg, involving both the University of Potsdam and the Technical University of Cottbus-Senftenberg, as well as the State Institute of Brandenburg for Schools and Teacher Education (Libra).

Program Objectives and Structure

• The program seeks to develop a dual teacher training master's program at the Technical University of Cottbus-Senftenberg, serving as a key driver for the development of mentor qualification.
• It involves collaboration between the University of Potsdam, the Technical University of Cottbus-Senftenberg, and the State Institute of Brandenburg for Schools and Teacher Education (Libra) to ensure a broad-based approach.
• The establishment of this program is intended to promote the exchange between schools and universities, enhancing the quality of teacher training and education research.

Program Details

Overview

The Mentor*innenqualifizierung program focuses on qualifying mentors in schools to improve the mentoring services and to enhance the collaboration between schools and universities. It is part of a broader effort to innovate and evaluate teacher education, including aspects such as coaching qualification for lecturers, education research funding, and the analysis of learning and teaching processes.

Key Components

• Coaching-Qualifizierung für Dozierende: Coaching qualification for lecturers aimed at enhancing their teaching and mentoring skills.
• DAAD-Project "UP Network for Sustainable Teacher Education 2.0": A project focused on sustainable teacher education, including elements like the Future Skills Forum and the Summer School "Teaching the SDGs".
• Lehrkräftebildung in der Migrationsgesellschaft: Teacher education in the context of migration society, including the Refugee Teachers Program.
• LVS-Analyse: Analysis of learning and teaching processes to improve educational outcomes.

Conclusion

The Mentor*innenqualifizierung program at the University of Potsdam represents a significant initiative in the field of teacher education and training. By focusing on the qualification of mentors and the enhancement of school-university collaboration, it contributes to the development of more effective and sustainable teacher education practices. This program is part of a larger landscape of education research and innovation, aiming to address contemporary challenges in teaching and learning.