Mentoring+Rationale

NHS Senior School Mentoring Rationale Students in senior school may need the help of a mentor for a variety of reasons. The overall goal of the mentoring program is to develop the student’s ability to work independently. Aims of Mentoring The role of a mentor is to focus on areas of development for students. This may include assisting the student to: This could be achieved by: Student Role Your role as a student is to develop skills and confidence to achieve your potential both at school and beyond. This includes:
 * Enable students to be independent
 * Improved motivation and confidence
 * Improved study skills
 * Establish and maintain effective time management skills
 * Monitor progress of students
 * Improve time management skills
 * Increase self esteem and confidence
 * Set short and long term goals which are challenging yet realistic
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Review progress towards goals
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Having patience and being an active listener
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Finding a time for regular contact
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Discussing study skills and effective use of time
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Helping students to keep a journal
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Discussing barriers to learning
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Encouraging discussion around learning and motivating learning
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Being open about underachievement (the mentor is there to help not reprimand)
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Attending regular meetings with your mentor
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Setting goals and reviewing your progress