The Qualities and Role of a Mentor: Activity 1
Before trying out this activity read the article: Why do teachers in training need mentors?
What do you bring to the mentoring role?
Write a list of at least 5 qualities that you think you can (or could) bring to the role of mentor.
(Draft your ideas in word first; when you are satisfied with what you have written, cut and paste them as comments.)
Many different words have been used to describe mentoring in the context of teacher education. A selection of these is given below.
Reviewer * Guardian * Friend * Leader * Role-Model * Protector * Guide * Expert * Motivator * Facilitator * Diagnoser * Developer-of-talent * Instructor * Advocate * Colleague * Assessor *Appraiser * Counsellor * Teacher * Consultant * Coach
Identify at least 3 aspects of the mentor’s role using the words above
this is a comment to see if it works
ReplyDeleteMentoring made a massive difference to me in my first year in this post. It was great to have a peer who I could chat to over coffee about what was going in. I think the best mentors are a cross between a role-model, guide and colleague.
ReplyDeleteI made a good few mistakes in that first year and I was glad I had my mentor on hand to chat with without having to ask my line manager.
Azumah
5 qualities I will bring.
ReplyDelete1. Approachability
2. Empathy
3. Experience
4. Creativity
5. Reassurance
Mary D