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MENTORING—TEACHING, AND LEARNING TOGETHER. [The mentor] does not give in order to receive; giving is in itself exquisite joy. . . . In the act of giving something is born, and both persons involved are grateful for the life that is born for both of them. (Fromm, 1970, 24-25). Mentoring.
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[The mentor] does not give in order to receive; giving is in itself exquisite joy. . . . In the act of giving something is born, and both persons involved are grateful for the life that is born for both of them. (Fromm, 1970, 24-25)
Mentoring • Preparing to mentor (and be mentored) • Negotiating the relationship • Enabling the new teacher • Coming to closure
PREPARING TO MENTOR • THINK about what you are bringing to the mentoring relationship. • LEARN what others have learned about how to build successful mentoring work together.
A Successful Mentor Is. . . • Cheerleader • Colleague • Model
Four Mentoring Functions • Relating – build & maintain relationships • Assessing—identify strengths and targets for growth • Coaching—help fine-tune repertoire of skills • Guiding—nudge toward independence
Tips for Mentors • Set ground rules. • Help changes happen. • Avoid info overload. • Share decision-making. • Know when to intervene. • Maintain the relationship.
More tips • Don’t forget content. • Know when to wean. • Find time to mentor. • Reflect on your mentoring. • Remember, student learning is the goal!
NEGOTIATE RELATIONSHIPS • Get acquainted. • Set ground rules. • Keep communication lines open.
Consider these ground rules. . . • Honor one another’s words & actions. • Speak only for yourself and your experiences. • Stay in today’s story. • What is said between us stays between us. • If one of us feels the need for someone else to intervene, we will say so.
ENABLING NEW TEACHERS • Give teachers what they need when they need it. • Idealism, Enthusiasm, Altruism • Disillusionment, Frustration • Personal Survival • Dealing with Difficulties • Hitting a plateau • Rejuvenation • Moving on—Choosing a teaching path
Giving & Receiving Feedback • Provide constructive feedback. • Learn how to receive constructive feedback.
COMING TO CLOSURE • Celebrate success! • Talk about redefining the relationship. • Find a comfortable way to move on. • Process what you both learned.
Mentoring Handout Beginning the Journey • Take a few minutes and talk with your mentor. • Write the answers to these questions on the sheet. • If your mentor is not here, just reflect on these questions in light of your role in the mentoring process.