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Initial Assessment
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

Initial Assessment

a. Demonstrating a high level of motivation
b. Receiving appropriate awards
c. Achieving innovation goals
d. All of the above
a. They prefer to work alone.
b. They prefer to work in a group of 3-5.
c. The responses were mixed.
d. They preferred to work with only one other person.
a. A highly focused conversation about the specific learning derived from the mentoring experience
b. A very general conversation about the overall learning derived from the mentoring experience
c. A highly focused conversation about the overall learning derived from the mentoring experience
d. A very general conversation about all of the specific learning derived from the mentoring experience
a. Mentoring takes place only one-on-one
b. Mentoring is an organic relationship
c. Mentoring develops many soft skills
d. Mentoring focuses on development intangibles, such as confidence and presence
a. They can infer judgement of your mentee.
b. They can intimidate your mentee.
c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B.
a. Encourages your mentee to confidently speak up, ask questions, and even challenge your ideas
b. Promotes a sense of security that enables your mentee to feel secure enough to fully engage in the relationship
c. Breaks down barriers and demonstrates that you are approachable and real
d. All of the above
a. Driven by the mentor’s teaching needs
b. A trusting, safe relationship
c. Future-oriented
d. Centered on learning
a. All members get to know each other.
b. You and they set the ground rules.
c. Trust is established across all team members and with you.
d. All of the above
a. Interrogative
b. Getting to Know You
c. Discovery
d. None of the Above
a. Use “but” instead of “and”
b. Be specific and descriptive
c. Don’t be judgmental or defensive
d. Be respectful of different perspectives
a. Parent-directed
b. Facilitated
c. Self-directed
d. All of the above
a. Counseling
b. Mentoring
c. Teaching
d. Coaching
a. They share the workload.
b. They contribute their individual strengths to the project.
c. They share a common passion and vision.
d. All of the above.
a. You need to help them determine team and individual goals.
b. You need to help them determine team goals only.
c. You need to help them determine individual goals only.
d. You need to tell them what goals they should be achieving.
a. Lack of trust, unclear goals.
b. Failure to build/work at strengthening a relationship and irregular communication
c. The ages of the mentor and mentee and lack of a meeting space in the library.
d. Untested assumptions and poor use of time
a. Identify what the mentee is going to learn
b. Debrief what the mentee took away from the experience
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Establishing Agreements
b. Preparing
c. Facilitating Learning
d. Coming to Closure
a. Appropriate “short cuts”
b. Productivity strategies
c. Tips for effective time management
d. All of the above
a. Self-directed by the mentee
b. Directed by the mentor
c. A collaboration between mentor and mentee
d. Directed by the mentee’s parents
a. A highly focused conversation about the specific learning derived from the mentoring experience
b. A no-fault conversation focusing on both the process and the content of the learning
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Pay attention to your facial expressions
b. Make eye contact frequently
c. Be available for your mentee whenever possible
d. Greet your mentee enthusiastically
e. All of the above
a. Both mentor and mentee share the passion for the mentee’s innovation project.
b. Both mentor and mentee share a passion for learning throughout the process.
c. Both mentor and mentee create the innovation together.
d. Both a & b
a. Commit everything to memory
b. Check for understanding
c. Concentrate
d. Intend to listen
a. The innovator must seek a market for the new product or service
b. The innovation must be accepted or adopted by others as a result of active dissemination
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Plan the specific topic to discuss
b. Build in check-ins and feedback
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Hard work
b. Innovation
c. External awards or rewards
d. Presentation skills
a. Intend to listen, Concentrate, Interrupt for clarification, Maintain eye contact
b. Concentrate, Check for understanding, Repeat often, Use memory aids
c. Intend to listen, Concentrate, Check for understanding, Use memory aids
d. Concentrate, Interrupt for clarification, Repeat often, Maintain eye contact
a. Mentors and mentees
b. Mentors only
c. Mentees only
d. No one benefits
a. Always answer questions to the best of your ability, even if you don’t know the answer
b. Make it about them.
c. Let your mentee know how they are doing
d. When giving feedback, start on a positive note
a. Encourage them to follow others
b. Avoid assigning readings or discussion questions
c. Hold your mentee accountable for commitments
d. Set easily attainable standards

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