Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor
Introduction
Initial Assessment
Module 1: The Promise and Potential of Mentoring
Module 2: What is Mentoring?
Module 3: The Predictable Cycle of Mentoring
Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor
Module 5: Mentoring Young Innovators: Learning and Motivation
Module 6: Mentoring Tips
Final Assessment
Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor
Learning Objectives
Participants in this online learning module will be able to:
- Name the six specific qualities required of an effective mentor.
- Recognize the importance of respect in a mentoring relationship and how to demonstrate respect in a way that matters to students.
- Identify the value of listening, what it takes to be a good listener and tips for improved listening.
- Assess personal mentoring qualities and set a goal for growing in the mentor role.
What Do You Already Know?
Here are some of the things you have learned in this training so far:
- From our definition of mentoring, you now know that mentors work collaboratively in a partnership with their mentees.
- From the four predictable phases of mentoring model, you now know that mentors are relationship builders, trust-builders and know the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- You have learned that mentors provide support by active listening and being empathetic and respectful. Mentors are adept at giving and receiving honest and candid feedback.
The Innovation Destination
The Innovation Destination was designed and evaluated by a team from the Center for Digital Literacy at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University and developed by Data Momentum Inc, in partnership with the Connecticut Invention Convention, By Kids for Kids, New York On Tech, and over 70 school librarians and young innovators.
This site has been serving the youth invention community from 2015 - present.
