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So you want to be a mentor. . .?

So you want to be a mentor. . .?. “Mastery in this profession is the journey, not the destination.” Making Mentoring Work, Lipton & Wellman, ASCD, 2003. The Principle. Coaching/Mentoring IS….

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So you want to be a mentor. . .?

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  1. So you want to be a mentor. . .? “Mastery in this profession is the journey, not the destination.” Making Mentoring Work, Lipton & Wellman, ASCD, 2003

  2. The Principle

  3. Coaching/Mentoring IS… • A continuous growth process that assists a colleague in moving from where he or she is to where he or she wants to be • Active discussion and respectful, collegial reflection about perceptions, professional thinking, and instructional decisions • Done in supportive environment that emphasizes LEARNING rather than TEACHING • A non-judgmental process organized around three goals: • Establishing and maintaining trust • Facilitating mutual learning • Helping individuals reflect and act autonomously • Asking open-ended questions • A learned skill

  4. Mentors should be able to. . Commit to one’s own professional growth and development Build positive relationships Communicate effectively Provide constructive feedback on professional practice

  5. Coaching is not… • Imposing your will on a teacher or a team • Telling the “right answer” or dictating actions to be taken • A punitive action • A formula-driven process • A fix for a problem • Passive observation

  6. Principles of Adult Learning ADULTS . . . Are autonomous and self-directed Have life experiences and a knowledge base Are goal-oriented Are relevancy-oriented Are practical Expect to be respected

  7. Preferred Communication Style • Numerous meetings • Face to face communication

  8. How Adults Learn Conditions necessary for adult growth and learning: A safe opportunity to try out new practices Careful and continuous guided reflection about changes Continuity of programs and time for significant change Personal support and challenge

  9. Mentoring Support Consulting Collaborating Coaching Information & analysis Reflection & self-direction Coachee Behaviors

  10. Mentoring as a Formative Process VS Survival

  11. Mentor’s are agents of growth. The role of the mentor is to assistnot assess.

  12. 5 Stages of Mentee Development Novice Advanced Beginner Competent Proficient Expert

  13. Thinking Saying Feeling Doing

  14. Think about it. . . The gate to change is locked on the inside.

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