https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z How can you change your language and mindset as a mentor to provide the best support to your mentee? What affect might it have on the support you provide? en-us 2019-03-13 18:53:43 UTC 2026-03-16 02:23:09 UTC hello@padlet.com jaritc17 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/392114154 I believe that I learned a lot about myself this week.  First and foremost, I learned that I need to vary my language and mindset as a mentor.  I am prone to quickly offering suggestions and solutions to problems.  I rarely take the time to help someone figure out something on their own.  I need to practice taking a step back, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing.  I need to be more of a guide and not an authoritarian with all of the answers.  Within any school setting, you will see multiple examples of effective teaching.  There is no correct standard.  Everyone needs to find what works best for themselves.  In order to help my mentee discover that, I also need to make sure that I am providing him/her with non-judgemental feedback.  He/she needs to know that he/she has a person that will help him/her be the best possible teacher.   The relationship between a mentor and a mentee should be built on trust and respect.  It is necessary for me to make these changes in order for this to happen.]]> 2019-10-01 19:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/392114154 j_rubenzer https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393276214 The main things that I have learned in this module were mainly about myself, my experiences, and the diversity of where I grew up and teach. I have rarely thought about diversity, until the last seven years or so. I was naive to think that all people were treated equally because that was the rule. I have also grown up and taught in a very christian environment. In the last few years, since our children have become adults, my husband and I have traveled more. We've been to places where gender relationships are more out in the open. We also have teachers on staff that have grown up in places that have a wide diversity. These coworkers, the news, and my traveling experiences have opened my eyes to other political views, racism and gender identity. ]]> 2019-10-03 20:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393276214 c_yohnk https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393377619 What I realized is that I need to change my mentor language from mostly suggestions to using clarifying questions to probe deeper for more information from my mentee and also use more mediating questions to get my mentee to think deeper in how things are going for her. ]]> 2019-10-04 03:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393377619 bxkrau17 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393546160 I am guilty of offering suggestions. If my mentee comes to me with an issue or a problem I immediately offer suggestions on how to fix it. However, I realize that not everyone is always looking for a suggestion. Some people just want to be heard. If my mentee comes to me and is looking for help/advice/suggestions I am going to try and get in the habit of asking questions to try and help her think a little deeper (and then maybe slide in a few suggestions if that is what she is really looking for).]]> 2019-10-04 13:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/393546160 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/395264987 The easiest way to get someone to clam up is to make them defensive. This can happen from pointed questions, wrong phrasing, tone, or even body language. By understanding the different styles of communication and language we can hope to better facilitate open discussion and positive team building. By creating a strong relationship with your mentee you are better able to provide them with support and knowledge you’ve gained from your own experiences. The effectiveness of communication styles can be aided in knowing what’s available. Although I’ve used all six types of language discussed in this module I’d never put identifying words to them before. It will be easier to take from my tool box in the event of a mentor development in my future. ]]> 2019-10-08 19:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/395264987 b_canfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/401688103 The thing that stood out to me the most is the need to allow mentees to learn from their challenges before offering suggestions. Sometimes, it is better to give feedback instead of direct suggestions to guide a teacher towards finding their own solution. Being a new teacher is hard for many reasons and struggling is part of the journey unfortunately. It is so important for a new teacher to feel comfortable and have someone they trust to bounce ideas and concerns off of. To be that person, we need to be open and caring about the concerns and questions they have.]]> 2019-10-23 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/wfyse3vx5p1z/wish/401688103