Mentoring is the process by which an experienced person provides advice, support, and encouragement to a less experienced person. Every adult on a FIRST team is a mentor simply because he or she leads through guidance and example. Kids can also learn mentoring skills.
The Concept
The mentors and
students are equal and become united through a partnership. Each works
collaboratively toward a mutual and beneficial goal. On a FIRST team, a mentor’s goal should be to actively share his/her
knowledge and experiences with the team to help foster intellectual growth.
Provide students with opportunities to make choices, both good and bad.
Effective Mentor Goals and Objectives
An effective
mentor demonstrates the value of success he or she has encountered during
his/her career path and uses these skills and successes to share knowledge and
values with team members. A successful mentoring program shows mentors/coaches
helping each other discover ways of adapting instruction to reach every
participant on the team. Successful mentoring can help optimize everyone’s
learning experiences by:
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Allowing and encouraging independent thought
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Opening communication within the team
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Fostering a reciprocal foundation of trust and respect
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Encouraging effective facilitation
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Promoting independent thought
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Developing roles within the team
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