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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. Learning is more effective when it is relevant and timely
b. It is not necessary to reinforce learning through application
c. Mentees want practical tips and tools that they can apply quickly
d.Mentees have an inherent desire to prove themselves to their mentor
a. A safe and nurturing environment to explore and be creative without fear of assessment
b. Better grades
c. A perfect attendance record
d. None of the above
a. Value the learning challenge
b. Believe or expect that he or she can be successful at achieving a challenge
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Respect raises your mentee’s confidence
b. Respect removes barriers for learning
c. Respect creates energy and enthusiasm for work
d. Respect sets a low bar of expectations that is easier to meet
a. Connect, Wonder, Investigate, Construct, Express, and Reflect
b. Connect, Wonder, Analyze, Construct, Express, and Reflect
c. Connect, Wonder, Investigate, Create, Express, and Reflect
d. Connect, Investigate, Create, Construct, Express, and Reflect
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. Keep track of what you say and do as a mentor
b. Record your impact on your mentee’s innovation process
c. Document what you are learning from the experience
d. All of the above
a. Teacher
b. Mentor
c. Boss
d. Guide
a. Wonder
b. Evaluate
c. Connect
d. Reflect
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. Focuses on career issues and providing emotional support
b. Focuses on boosting performance
c. Focuses on development intangibles
d. None of the above
a. At the start of the relationship
b. After the relationship has been established
c. When your mentoring is complete
d. When your mentee has issues or concerns
a. Prepare
b. Establish Agreements
c. Facilitate Learning
d. Come to Closure
a. They set a good example.
b. Their values and behaviors align.
c. They keep a professional detachment.
d. Others want to emulate their behaviors and wisdom.
a. Mentors and mentees
b. Mentors only
c. Mentees only
d. No one benefits
a. It helps your mentee complete their work.
b. You are building a deep trusting bond with your mentee.
c. It creates a good impression for outside viewers.
d. You can avoid conflict with your mentee.
a. Confidence
b. Attention
c. Satisfaction
d. Relevance
a. A safety net
b. Improved job prospects
c. New skills
d. Improved jo prospects
a. School librarians teach inquiry skills and technology skills that young innovators need to be successful
b. School librarians foster the imagination, curiosity, and creativity of their students through storytelling and information problem solving activities
c. With often rigid schedules, school librarians put a priority on just-in-case learning, rather than just-in-time learning.
d. School libraries often have the resources required to create innovation spaces for students to express their creativity and innovative ideas
Directed only towards students with ASD
Directed towards students with ASD, but open to all
Directed towards teenagers
Just like traditional storytimes
a. Rigidity, autonomy, and collaboration
b. Flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration
c. Flexibility, control, and predictability
d. Rigidity, control, and collaboration
a. Past-directed
b. Present-directed
c. Future-directed
d. All of the above
a. Having a warm and friendly expression
b. Establishing certain times in your schedule that you’re available
c. Expressing enthusiasm
d. Asking questions without judgement or threats
a. Is novel
b. Has utility
c. Is accepted by others
d. Is implemented by others
e. All of the above
a. Curiosity
b. Creativity
c. Storytelling
d. Entrepreneurship
a. Multiple means of engagement
b. Multiple means of representation
c. Multiple means of creation
d. Multiple means of action and expression
a. Motivates
b. Inspires
c. Supports learning and developing
d. All of the above
a. Counseling
b. Mentoring
c. Teaching
d. Coaching
a. Provide feedback to your mentee
b. Take any concerns you may have to the mentee’s parents or teacher first
c. Treat mentoring as a reflective practice
d. Share what you are learning from the mentoring relationship
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.

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