What's a Learning Mentor?
Learning Mentors Work with School and College Students and Pupils to Help Them Address Barriers (And Potential Barriers) to Learning Through Supportive...
Learning mentors work with school and college students and pupils to help them address barriers (and potential barriers) to learning through supportive one-to-one relationships and sometimes small group work.
How can I be a good learning mentor?
- Be a good listener.
- Be encouraging and motivating.
- Act as a role model.
- Able to build a respectful, mutual relationship.
- Gain trust from students, teachers and parents.
What qualifies you to be a mentor?
Qualifications of an effective mentor
Adequate expertise in the student's area of study or the willingness to become familiar with the literature. Willingness to devote time and energy to advisees above and beyond normal faculty responsibilities. Be approachable and accessible.
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