Middle school students who are failing academically will become part of the ever increasing dropout statistics in our nation; it is imperative that we seek a solution to the problem (Slack, Johnson, Dodor & Woods). Research suggests relationships formed between mentors and mentees are effective and can contribute to lower dropout rates, healthy relationships and lifestyle choices. In the five articles reviewed, the findings put into perspective the importance of mentoring programs. The articles that
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as a student teacher, and obtaining a job in a very competitive field, forty-six percent of new teachers nationwide leave the profession within the first five years of service (Ingersoll, 2002). With the high rate of attrition some education associations began to look at the problem solving through formal mentoring programs. In Vermont in order to be eligible for Level II teachings license you must participate in a mentoring program. Some types of mentoring would be; telementoring, Mentoring by a
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MENTORING IN PRACTICE MODULE CODE: MOD001840 SID NO : 0711950 WORDS : 2,000 SUBMISSION DATE: 10TH OF MAY 2013 The purpose of this essay is to provide a reflective account of mentoring a pre-registration nursing student in practice. A reflective model (Gibbs 1988, appendix 1) I will analyse the experience between myself as a mentor and the student under the supervision of a qualified mentor. The learning styles, The name of individuals involved shall not be mentioned
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Assignment 3: ED 6320 Assignment 3: ED 6320 08 Fall 08 Fall Students are to select one theme from the list of eleven outlined in the unit Reader. Students are asked to: Explore a theme (in the light of the unit) a) Briefly describe the main aspects of the theme; b) Justify why you chose this theme; c) Provide a brief one paragraph outline for each of 6 readings or articles that are relevant to this theme (articles in the reader can be used); d) In the light of the
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REFERENCES References………………………………………………………………………...33 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Context of the problem Every year the statistics reveal that more high school students are dropping out of school at an alarming rate. There are many factors that contribute to the high school dropout rate such as: teen pregnancy, substance abuse and socio-economic standards, peer pressure and familial factors. Three-quarters of state
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Impact of School-Based Mentoring on Youths With Different Relational Profiles Sarah E. O. Schwartz, Jean E. Rhodes, and Christian S. Chan University of Massachusetts Boston Carla Herrera Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Associations between youths’ relationship profiles and mentoring outcomes were explored in the context of a national, randomized study of 1,139 youths (54% female) in geographically diverse Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based mentoring programs. The sample
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MENTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Being involved in a mentoring connection is a privilege for both participants, so you should go out of your way to be gracious and thoughtful to each other. When unclear about what to do or how to act, seek guidance from mentoring resources, or better, ask you mentor/mentee. The gesture of asking conveys respect for what the two of you are working to accomplish. A successful mentoring connection if the responsibility of the mentor and the mentee. Some basic premises
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mentor as “an experienced person in an organisation or institution who trains and counsels new employees or students”(www.askoxford.com). Mentoring in pre registration nurse education has become a widely accepted practice since the introduction of project 2000 (Lee, 2006). Most of the literature written in the early 1990’s involved defining the concept and determining the nature of the mentoring role. The lack of agreement regarding the role and functions of mentors was a common feature. Terms such
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describes the author’s reflective account of the learning experience whilst undertaking the module of mentoring which includes preferred teaching methods, supervision, learning styles, different ways of assessing and evaluation. A brief description of the author is detailed while the value of effective mentoring on the learning experience is also explored. Healthcare practitioners and students can learn from experiences through reflection and use the knowledge to inform and improve practice. The
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Integration Into the Elementary Classroom. Chester, Debra, 2008: Applied Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education and Human Services. Technology Integration/Educational Technology/Teacher Training/Professional Development/ Mentoring The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of mentors to increase the integration of technology, to provide teachers with skills, and to investigate the most effective strategies. Three research questions guided the study: 1. Will the utilization
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