My goal in mentoring is to develop a friendship with the student and within that relationship, assist the student in developing and achieving goals. Benefits for the students include higher grades, fewer absences, career exploration and the caring, support and encouragement of a role model. For the mentor there is challenge and satisfaction derived from helping students overcome their challenges. The key ingredient in mentoring is the relationship between the mentor and the student. Like all friendships, there must be caring, trust, acceptance and respect. Friendships do not develop in one hour, so students will not be sharing private concerns for several weeks. Mentors need time to get to know their student. If this process is rushed, the trusting relationship will not develop.
McDonough Elementary School
ReplyDeleteMy goal in mentoring is to develop a friendship with the student and within that relationship, assist the student in developing and achieving goals. Benefits for the students include higher grades, fewer absences, career exploration and the caring, support and encouragement of a role model. For the mentor there is challenge and satisfaction derived from helping students overcome their challenges. The key ingredient in mentoring is the relationship between the mentor and the student. Like all friendships, there must be caring, trust, acceptance and respect. Friendships do not develop in one hour, so students will not be sharing private concerns for several weeks. Mentors need time to get to know their student. If this process is rushed, the trusting relationship will not develop.
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