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Quantum Mentors
Help New and Out-of-Field Teachers Better Prepare for the Classroom
Simulate typical student/teacher interactions
Become more familiar with content
Effectively respond to student questions
Discover proven pedagogical techniques
Currently in Development
General Information
Currently in development and review by instructors,
the Quantum Mentors help new and out-of-field instructors
better prepare for teaching difficult subjects such
as Chemistry and Mathematics by simulating typical
student/teacher interactions in real-time. The software
serves as a virtual mentor where teachers can become
more familiar with content, effectively respond to
student questions and practice proven pedagogical
techniques for improving student understanding before
getting in front of a live class.
The
development of the Quantum Mentors is urgently needed.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics
report, The Condition of Education, there is
a significant shortage of qualified science and mathematics
teachers in the United States. An increasing number
of middle schools and high schools are forced to rely
on new and out-of-field teachers to fill the gap for
teaching these subjects, often resulting in a substantial
decline in the quality, depth and individual attention
students receive.
> It's
Like a Flight Simulator for Teachers Allows instructors to become more familar
with content and practice responding to typical
student questions before getting in front
of a live class.
> Explore
Proven Pedagogical Techniques to Improve Student
Performance
Similar to observing a master teacher in class,
instructors can view detailed explanations of
the pedagogy behind the instructional feedback
given to students.
> Have Unlimited Access to a Virtual
Master
Teacher
At any time during their training session, instructors can ask
the Mentor questions about key concepts and teaching techniques
required to improve student performance and conceptual understanding.
Quantum Mentors help
new and out-of-field instructors better prepare for
teaching difficult subjects such as chemistry and mathematics.