theatre studies mentoring scheme mentor training
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Tim WhiteStaff co-ordinator &
Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Explore what is meant by mentoring
- Your role within this- Give you an opportunity to practice- Sharing of information- Opportunity to ask questions and
discussHopefully leading to you feeling confident
and comfortable in your role as mentor
- Working through the GROW model
Mentoring occurs through a series of conversations in which one person (Mentor) draws on their experience and knowledge
to advise and guide a less experienced person (Mentee) in order to enhance their
performance or support their development.
Mentoring involves creating a relationship which enables the other to discuss the
important issues that matter to them and can be tailored to that individual.
An adaptation from The LDC Coaching and Mentoring Scheme.
- 2-way process- Working in partnership - Considering the mentee agenda- Opportunity for learning (both sides)- Empowering mentee- Encouraging mentee – solutions, ownership, responsibility
Important to discuss and agree these between mentor and mentee
- Listen, ask questions - Share experiences, thoughts, ideas- Encourage mentee to take action- Provide information and offer advice or guidance- Signpost as appropriate- Look out for mentee’s general wellbeing- Provide feedback - ad hoc, interim & final scheme- Discuss the Mentoring Agreement with the mentee
Mentor Guidelines (as part of the Mentor Pack)
- Support other students- Develop transferable skills- Opportunity consider own development- Share experiences- Learn from experience - For CV- Appreciation of wider perspectives- Warwick Advantage Award-http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/advantage
Communicating effectively-Active listening - Exercise-Playing Back
Mentor Pack - Code of Ethics of the Scheme- Initial Meeting & Mentoring Agreement- Mentor Guidelines & Mentee Guidelines- Proposed timetable- Feedback (forthcoming)
Scheme Supporttbc
Student Support
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/student-support-services
Key PersonnelStudent Co-ordinator – Carolyn van VlietStaff Co-ordinator – Tim WhiteDirector of Undergraduate Studies – Tim WhiteTheatre Studies Chair – Nadine HoldsworthSenior Tutor – Stephen Lamb
- What situations do you envisage which may push the boundaries of your role?
- What concerns do you have in your role as a mentor?
- What do you think are your mentees expectations?
- What/if any problems do you envisage?
FAQs to be put on website, contact Carolyn/Tim as appropriate
- Boundaries - be aware of your role as a mentor
- Your responsibility – share your experiences within the boundaries of your role
- jointly manage the meeting – time and structure the conversation, taking notes, meeting place
- familiarise yourself with your Mentor Pack - Code of Ethics, Initial Meeting & Mentoring Agreement, Mentor Guidelines
- Time - be aware of your other time commitments around your studies
- Relationship – lead to independence, professional, albeit, informal and friendly
Carolyn Van Vliet, Student Co-ordinator:
C.M.van-Vliet@warwick.ac.uk
Tim White, Staff Co-ordinator:
t.white@warwick.ac.uk
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