Support–Challenge Balance:
My mentoring relationship currently leans more toward support while gradually introducing challenge to encourage growth.

Strength & Challenge:
One strength is open communication and trust.
One challenge is motivating my mentee to try new strategies confidently.
My mentee needs more support and gentle challenge in using interactive teaching practices.

Strategy Focus:
I will focus on coaching because it encourages reflection, goal-setting, and independent growth.

Moving Forward:
I will listen more, ask reflective questions, and balance support with constructive challenge to strengthen the mentoring relationship.

Support–Challenge Balance:
My mentoring approach is currently more supportive, with a gradual introduction of challenge to promote my mentee’s development.

Strength & Challenge:
A key strength of our relationship is the strong trust and open communication we share.
A main challenge is encouraging my mentee to confidently experiment with new teaching strategies.
My mentee benefits from continued support along with gentle challenges, especially when applying interactive teaching methods.

Strategy Focus:
I plan to emphasize a coaching approach, as it supports reflection, goal setting, and the development of independent practice.

Moving Forward:
I will practice active listening, use thoughtful questioning, and maintain a balance between encouragement and constructive challenge to further strengthen our mentoring relationship.

Strength and Challenge:

One strength of my mentoring relationship is the presence of open and trusting communication, which allows the mentee to confidently share both her challenges and achievements without hesitation.

One challenge

I am currently facing is supporting the mentee in developing greater independence by encouraging her to generate her own solutions rather than relying on reassurance or direct guidance.

Task 3:

Strategy Focus:

I have chosen coaching as my focus strategy because it promotes reflective thinking and empowers the mentee to identify solutions independently. By using purposeful questioning and active listening, coaching will help strengthen our mentoring relationship while encouraging Mehrunnisa to become more confident, self-directed, and reflective in her professional practice.

“Where is your current mentoring relationship with your mentee on the balance between support and challenge?”

My mentoring relationship with my mentee is balanced between support and challenge. I provide guidance and encouragement while gently pushing the mentee to reflect, make decisions, and take ownership of their growth.

TASK 2:-Session 6: Building Relationships and Growing Together

One strength of my mentoring relationship is  the strong foundation of trust and mutual respect, which enables open communication, honest reflection, and a safe space for my mentee to discuss challenges and seek guidance confidently.

One challenge, is ensuring that the strong sense of trust and comfort does not lead to over-dependence, and that my mentee is gradually encouraged to think independently, take initiative, and make confident decisions on their own maintaining the right balance between providing support and offering constructive challenge. At times, my mentee looks for reassurance rather than engaging deeply in self-analysis and independent problem-solving.

Moving Forward is… taking ownership of action steps. While guidance is helpful, my mentee would benefit from being gently challenged to set clear goals, implement agreed strategies, and reflect on outcomes more independently.

 TASK 3:

Selected Strategy: Co-planning

I have chosen co-planning because it encourages shared ownership, collaboration, and open dialogue between the mentor and mentee. Working together to plan lessons allows me to provide support while also appropriately challenging my mentee to think critically about objectives, activities, and assessment. This strategy strengthens our mentoring relationship by building trust, promoting professional confidence, and gradually developing the mentee’s independent planning skills.

TASK 4:

“What will I do differently moving forward to strengthen my mentoring relationship?

Moving forward, I will be more intentional about balancing support with constructive challenge. I will encourage my mentee to lead discussions, set their own goals, and reflect more deeply on their practice, while I take on a facilitative rather than directive role. I will also follow up consistently on agreed action steps and celebrate progress, which will help strengthen trust, accountability, and professional growth within our mentoring relationship.

• One strength of my mentoring relationship is: Open communication and mutual trust.

• One challenge I am currently facing is: Helping the mentee move from passive digital tool use (like showing videos) to active student engagement tools (like Google Form Quizzes).

• One area where my mentee needs more support or appropriate challenges is: Reflective practice and applying feedback consistently in classroom strategies.

• Task 3: Strategy Focus

  
  

• Selected Strategy:

  I chose Co-planning because it allows me to move from being a passive advisor to an active partner in my mentee’s professional growth.

• Why I chose this strategy: I chose co-planning because it bridges the gap between me simply sharing a resource and the mentee actually using it in the classroom.

  By co-planning a Google Form Quiz together, I can model how to set up automatic grading and data collection, which reduces the mentee’s fear of technical errors and strengthens our collaborative bond

  
  

Session 6: Building Relationships and Growing Together

Focus: Guidance on Lesson Planning

Reflective Poll

Question:
Where is your current relationship with your mentee on the support–challenge balance?

Answer:
Balanced support and challenge

Gallery Walk (Padlet)

Strategies used to support mentee in lesson planning:

• Discussed lesson objectives before planning

• Guided mentee on lesson structure (start, main activity, closure)

• Shared simple lesson plan samples

• Suggested student-centered activities

• Helped align activities with learning outcomes

• Gave constructive feedback after lesson discussion

Final Reflection

What will I do differently moving forward?

Moving forward, I will give clearer guidance on lesson planning by discussing objectives and activities in advance. I will support my mentee in organizing lessons step by step and encourage reflection after each lesson to improve planning and classroom delivery.

Mentor Task – Post-Session Reflection (Mentoring Log)

Reflection Entry:

My relationship with my mentee is positive and supportive. The mentee is improving in lesson planning but still needs guidance in organizing activities and managing time effectively.

One Strategy to Strengthen the Relationship:

I will regularly review lesson plans with my mentee and provide simple, focused feedback to build confidence and improve lesson planning skills.Bottom of Form

Right now, my mentoring relationship with my mentee is more focused on support than challenge. I try to guide and encourage my mentee so they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and problems. I do give some challenges, but I can increase them slowly to help the mentee become more confident and independent.

Task 2: Pause, Reflect, Apply – Asynchronous Reflection

• One strength of my mentoring relationship is good communication and trust between my mentee and me.

• One challenge I am currently facing is finding the right balance between helping too much and encouraging the mentee to work independently.

• One area where my mentee needs more support or challenge is using what they learn in real situations and making decisions with confidence.

• Task 3: Gallery Walk – Individual Strategy Focus

  • Selected mentoring strategy: Feedback

  • Explanation:
    I chose feedback because it helps the mentee understand what they are doing well and where they can improve. Regular feedback helps the mentee learn better and feel more confident. It also helps strengthen our mentoring relationship.

  • Task 4: Final Reflection – Action Commitment

    In the future, I will try to balance support and challenge better. I will encourage my mentee to take more responsibility and think independently while still guiding them when needed. This will help improve the mentoring relationship and support the mentee’s growth.

Task 2: Pause, Reflect, Apply

One strength of my mentoring relationship is that we talk openly and trust each other.

One challenge I am facing is knowing when to help and when to let the mentee try by themselves.

One area where my mentee needs more support or challenge is using their learning in real situations and making decisions confidently.

Task 3: Strategy Focus

• Chosen strategy: Feedback

• Why I chose it:
  Feedback helps the mentee understand what is right and what needs improvement. Simple and regular feedback helps the mentee learn better and grow.

Task 4: Final Reflection

In the future, I will try to give the right amount of help and challenge. I will let my mentee take more responsibility while guiding them when needed. This will help improve our mentoring relationship.

Question: Where is your current relationship with your mentee on the support-challenge balance?

My Reflection:

I feel that my current relationship with my mentee is balanced, leaning slightly toward support. I provide consistent guidance and resources, and I ensure my mentee feels encouraged and heard. At the same time, I am beginning to introduce challenges by asking reflective questions and prompting them to take initiative in solving problems independently. This balance helps build trust while promoting growth.

2. Gallery Walk (Virtual Padlet)

Focus: Strategies mentors used to overcome relational barriers

My Reflection:

During this mentoring session, I implemented strategies to overcome relational barriers including:

1. Active Listening: I focused on fully understanding my mentee’s concerns before responding, which helped build trust.

2. Open-Ended Questions: I asked questions like, “What approach do you think would work best?” to encourage independent thinking.

3. Small Achievable Steps: When the mentee seemed hesitant to take on challenging tasks, I suggested breaking tasks into smaller steps, which increased their confidence.

4. Consistent Communication: I shared resources and checked in regularly, which strengthened rapport and clarified expectations.

5. Positive Reinforcement: I acknowledged their efforts and progress, which helped motivate and reduce resistance.

   3. Final Reflection (Using Day 3 Reflection Chart)

   Prompt: “What will I do differently moving forward?”

   My Reflection:

   Moving forward, I will focus on balancing support and challenge more deliberately. Specifically, I will:

   • Provide my mentee with more opportunities to make decisions independently and reflect on outcomes, while still being available for guidance.

   • Set aside dedicated time in each session to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions together, rather than only providing answers.

   • Encourage the mentee to identify their own goals and track progress, promoting ownership of their learning journey.

   • Maintain consistent positive reinforcement to sustain motivation while gradually increasing the level of challenge.

   By implementing these strategies, I aim to strengthen trust, promote autonomy, and create a more effective mentoring partnership.