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Work-based learning . Mentor Orientation Part 2 Strategies for Successful Mentoring. Click on the speaker on each slide to learn more!. Traits of an Effective Mentor. Academic Support – Keep young people in school and help direct them to resources to continue their education.
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Work-based learning Mentor Orientation Part 2 Strategies for Successful Mentoring Click on the speaker on each slide to learn more!
Traits of an Effective Mentor • Academic Support – Keep young people in school and help direct them to resources to continue their education. • Help students strive for success by demonstrating actions and values that offer the best opportunity for success • Provide attention and concern when needed • Create expectations • Listen and communicate to the student Career Related Education Manual 2012
Help develop positive self-esteem • Praise Respect for Others • Recognition New growth experiences • Trust Opportunities for Success • High Expectations Appreciation for assistance • Compliments Positive Role Models Avoid damaging self-esteem Repeated criticism Ignoring Strengths Verbal Rejection Unrealistic expectations Put-down/negative labels Career Related Education Manual 2012
Coaching • Hamilton and Hamilton (1993) describe the instructional behaviors mentors should follow in teaching WBL students about their work tasks and job responsibilities. • Demonstrate task performance by doing the task while the WBL student observes. • The mentor should coach the student and point out features and checks for student understanding by asking questions and encouraging the student to ask questions. • Explain how to perform a task correctly. An explanation may accompany the demonstrate or be separate. • Explain why a task is performed a certain way. • While coaching the mentor should provide information as to why a task is performed a certain way. • Monitor and critique the apprentices’ attempts to do the task. • Give clear and immediate feedback. • Model problem solving by thinking aloud and demonstrating problem –solving strategies. • Model the type of questions a student can ask him or herself when a problem arises, identifying the kinds and sources of information the student might need to find a solution. Career Related Education Manual 2012
Orientation checklist • Mentors consider including the following in while coaching • Department/Company Tour • Introduction to Appropriate Personnel • Location of Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, and Fire Exits • Review Emergency Procedures • Location of Restrooms • Explanation of Authorized and Unauthorized Areas • Parking Procedure/Locations • Name Badges, time clocks/bulletins • Company Policy for dress, breaks, smoking, sexual harassment, safety, attendance/tardiness, cell phones • Location of Policy/Procedure Manuals • Working Hours Career Related Education Manual 2012
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