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Mentoring SY 08-09 Randolph-Macon Academy. Why do we mentor?. What defines our mentees?. The world they live in and the people who surround them shape all aspects of their lives including how they learn and communicate. Who do we mentor?. Who do we mentor?. Who do we mentor?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MentoringSY 08-09
Randolph-Macon Academy
Why do we mentor?
What defines our mentees?
The world they live in and the people who surround them shape all aspects of their lives including how they learn and communicate.
Who do we mentor?
Contemporary events
Racially/ethnically diverse
Empowered
Who do we mentor?
Special•The MOST wanted
Sheltered•Protected by their parents
Confident•Can do ANYTHING!
Who do we mentor?
Team-Oriented•More reliant on peer to peer
Conventional•Millennials like rules
Pressured•High pedestals
Who do we mentor?
Achieving• Over Achievers Tech-Savvy• Click, click, click.
About those video games/texting/IM
Create hierarchies of short term and long term goals
Reinforce step progression and structure.
Alter paths of dopamine to the brain for rewards for seeking behavior and rewards tied to curiosity versus authentic achievement.
How do we understand them?
Fun and
Humor
Life plan
Flexible
Collaborative
Structure
Respect
How do you relate?
Questions to consider
Do you want their input?
Shorter Assignments? More examples? More Models?
Cheerleader ?
Does group learning appeal to you?
Are you ready for knowledge to be challenged?
Giving partial credit for assignments? Extra credit?
Plagiarism exists and there’s nothing wrong with it?
What happens during mentoring?
What to expect….
•Home sick
•Conflicts
What else to do?
•Celebrate rituals•Write letters home•Attend functions•Off campus lunch
Communication
Which do you remember?
Who are the parents?
What about the Boomers?Baby Boomers IDEALISTS 43-60 years old
Pleasant, personal
Don’t put them on the spot, prepare!
Be polite, please, thank you
Never rush
Don’t let them be intimidated by the technology
All equal
What about Gen Xers?Gen X’ers REACTIVE 22-42 years old
Be specific with information, outcomes and expectations, don’t speak just to the mission Talk, converse, be personal, humor is importantVisual and dynamic Education is the way to get aheadDo not like group workBlunt and to the pointCoaching works!
Why do we mentor?
Generation Next?
WHO ARE WE MENTORING
NEXT?
