Mentoring mindset #425
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@ErikSchierboom please let me know of anything that should be deleted, added or rephrased. |
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| They may say something like "Why do I have to do so-and-so?" | ||
| It may feel as if they are complaining in the manner of, "Why do I have to eat my peas? I _hate_ peas!" | ||
| You may be put off from mentoring the person because they seem to be off to a confrontational start. | ||
| But what can seem like defiance or a complaint could just be a simple inquiry, even if expressed a bit abruptly. |
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Maybe also mention that for most students, English is not their native tongue, which could also influence the way they're phrasing things?
| Another way the cooperative spirit works is by the mentor learning from the mentee. | ||
| During the course of the session the mentee may bring up something the mentor doesn't know. | ||
| A mentor is not expected to present an "all-knowing" facade. | ||
| It's perfectly fine for a mentor to express that they didn't know or had not thought of something the mentee brings up. |
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Maybe mention that this will be a great experience for the student too? I loved it when mentors said I'd taught them something.
Co-authored-by: Erik Schierboom <erik_schierboom@hotmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Erik Schierboom <erik_schierboom@hotmail.com>
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@bobahop Let me know when you're happy for me to merge! |
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I be happy, thanks! |
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Done! Thanks |
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Thanks! I've started to work on Mentoring Tips next... |
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Thoughts on the mentoring mindset