Teaching In The Order

Responsibilities of Teaching

Those who have successfully completed a degree are then eligible to teach that degree to other members of the Order as long as the teaching is in line with the guidelines of the Order. Once a degree has been completed, the student may request Mentor status from their Mentor. If agreed, the Mentor will then submit the student’s name to the Circle as a Mentor.

There are two types of instructors in the Order: Mentors and Academy Teachers. Mentors assist students on a one-to-one relationship. Mentoring can be done in person or electronically. Academy teachers lead live classes and discussions.
The Order stresses a student-Mentor relationship that is always supportive and cooperative. Learning in the Order is primarily directed by the student and the Mentor is there to provide assistance and guidance. If, at any time, the student feels that the Mentor is no longer providing an atmosphere of growth and support, he or she should immediately find another Mentor or be asked that another Mentor be assigned. A record of changing Mentors must be recorded on the Circles’s rolls.

Mentors and Academy Teachers are free to use whatever style, order, and methods they feel appropriate to help their students learn but must follow the requirements for degrees agreed upon by the student and Mentor based upon the Order’s recommendations for degrees. Mentors should indicate when a student has successfully completed a degree so that their official records can reflect the new status.

Those considering becoming a Teacher or Mentor of the Order should become familiar with the Responsibilities of Teaching.

If you decide to become a Mentor or Teacher of the Order, you need to be aware of the responsibilities inherent in those positions.

Mentors and Teachers of the Order are responsible for:

• Teaching students in a manner that is fair and positive and which encourages growth in Pagan practice and study.
• Encouraging students to remain active in studying and learning in the Order.
• Encouraging students to be lead lives of honor and growth as representatives of the Order and of the Pagan community.
• Registering all activities of their students including any degrees and status earned.
• Informing the Order if students become inactive. If a student does not report on learning or practice methods for more than a year's time, that student should be registered as inactive with the last date of activity recorded.
• Ending teaching activities with any student that does not act or live in accordance with the Thirteen Principles or Five Precepts of the Order.