Review Post pt 1

Hey Jamie, Melissa, and Luke!
So I say I’m going to post that weekend and then fail until several weeks later. I have been keeping up and reading your content, but I apologize for not posting sorry. I realize that most of what you have posted is already ironed out at you get closer to the training day which is good because you guys done excellent work!

First of Luke, that video with the superbowl kid cracked me up even though it lasted forever.

Under FAQ: Melissa, that looks good. Think having a list of those questions is a good idea and might save valuable time in training or for applicants if students aren’t asking all kinds of questions. The last question, ” What ifmy mentee won’t leave me alone?” is pretty important, because the relationship between the mentee and mentor is supposed to be mutually beneficial and if it isn’T helping the mentor then it actually probably doesn’t help the student either.

Under our weekly tasks: Wow, you guys are busy. Once again sorry for not commenting sooner, but like I said you guys were good anyways!

Under More Content for the Handbook:
To me, questioning techniques is what sets a good mentor apart from a bad mentor. I think it is good for you to include this. An important component is for the mentor to ask questions that they might not know the answer to. Many times, I will ask a “why” question of my tutee and I might not the answer. We think it though together and if we don’t know, we look it up. I think that models good behavior and learning strategies.
I’m glad you included the advice and support contacts. I thought that was needed.

Under Why are we doing this?
I love the vision!

Under Graphic and Graphic designs.
I like them a lot. Sometimes we have a handbook for my positions and sometimes we don’t but I actually think it is a really good idea to have that reference available.

Under introductions
I think those are great!

Under Active listening
I think it is very important for you have this skill not only because you get the information you need to understand and learn but I also think this is pretty comforting to the student to have someone pay close attention to them and their needs. The comforting nature can be very motivating.

Under What is academic Mentoring? Why we are establishing the StAMP scheme.
I agree the students are teachers but something we are careful to mention to our employees is that our power comes from being peers. We are approachable because we are a peer and that we can relate to the student as a peer and a collaborative partner. Sometimes teaching can be a lofty-like title. I don’t think that is necessarily what you meant but I do think there is a tenuous balance between the roles of being a student and a teacher at the same time. I like the “treat it as a way of learning yourself” I think that we hire students at the Talent Development Center sometimes that feel like they know it all when in actuality the tutor might learn more than the student they are helping! I also think the serious and fun is important. I feel that I am the most successful whenever I am making the appointment fun and relaxing for the students.


Well, I know that is not everything, but I have to go to class. I will plan finishing soon!

Take care and good luck!

Kirk