MentorshipPodcast

Let's put the questions together here ...


 * Lani’s initial thoughts on some questions. What do you think?**
 * 1) How important is a mentor’s knowledge of the academic content of the course?
 * 2) In what ways can a mentor support learning if the academic content of the course is not their area of expertise?
 * 3) What levels of involvement are expected?
 * 4) What kinds of guidelines support a mentorship project?Thinking of your requirements for mentors as they introduce themselves; I was really impressed with all you asked and respected how carefully you were keeping your kids safe. Also thinking of your posting on the characteristics of a positive mentoring relationship. That was so helpful, especially knowing that you deemed stories from my own experience as valuable.
 * 5) What strategies can help to balance teacher’s time and the mentor’s appreciation for feedback and information on kids that can help to share the relationship? I think that is one that is important for us to think on. I knew how busy you were and never wanted to take up any of your time, but at the same time little bits you had the time to share really influenced some of what I wrote. I don’t know if a short skype call periodically is a strategy? It is quicker than email if we’re focused on our task.
 * 6) How do the kids feel about all of this?
 * 7) Is there evidence that the mentoring makes a difference? If so, what kinds?