This is a short reflection written by a peer mentor after 12 weeks of peer mentoring: It has been a wonderful few months getting to know the mentees as well as my new role as mentor. The pros far outweigh the cons of being a mentor. Some of the key points raised were, advice, being […]
Here are some tips written by a mentor for other mentors: Peer mentoring involves not only assisting but sometimes that of coaching and counselling. There are many do’s and don’ts involved with mentoring. Some of the key points of don’ts is firstly, do not dis-way an opinion of a positive nature: for example giving your opinion on […]
As part of their peer mentoring programme, mentors have engaged with digital media and online learning tools – together with their mentees and also on their own. Here is an example by one mentor who has produced fictive online profiles of students. Anna: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10803747&height=267&width=200 MO: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10804007&height=267&width=200 Jessie: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10803887&height=267&width=200 Rashid: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10803714&height=267&width=200 Sebastian: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10804087&height=267&width=200 Jasmine: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10804053&height=267&width=200 Emily: http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10804113&height=267&width=200 A nice way of reflecting on […]
Mentees’ task – together with peer mentors – was: Develop a Digital Me The whole world is digital, our goal is to help you study and teach effectively in the digi-verse. With the Peer Mentors, you are expected to set yourself a digital challenge or project – and follow it through: W12: student presentations on […]
Mentors have produced a video to give advice to their peers.
Peer mentors had the tricky task not to write about their peer mentoring experiences, but to draw what they had experienced with their mentees. Here you can see what they have produced:
And… A great quote to think about and reflect on the meaning and purpose of peer mentoring – and the role of peer mentors: LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS… IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN – V. GREENE
Two lovely blog posts written in the first week of attending University: At first it was exciting starting a new chapter in my life, i was quite proud of myself to have this opportunity to go into further education. To be honest London metropolitan was not my first choice but as i start to connect […]
A lovely video illustrating the importance of peer mentor support shown to us today by two of the mentors. Side note: The video fits lovely with all the heartwarming Christmas ads we see now on telly exploiting our emotions.
Today, as part of a group work presentation, mentors presented a list which illustrates how mentoring might help mentors with their future career. The list was as follows: It can give you better communication skills You can gain some leadership qualities You’re a more reflective person Learning how you can help others Able to identify your […]
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