Mentoring

Mentors are...

"...influential people who significantly help you reach major life goals"

1.Emotional and psychological support

2.Direction assistance with career and professional development

3.Role modelling

 

Issues which may be raised during mentoring

Pastoral

1.Morale / stress.

  • Personal problems,
  • Fears for the future,
  • Complaints,
  • Isolation.
  • On call, co-operatives

2.Financial problems.

3.Government control

4.Separating home from work. 

5.Relationships and attitudes.

6.Physical and mental health.

7.Single handed

8.Retirement

 

Educational

9.Educational needs.a. New knowledge/skills

  • Self assessment
  • Portfolio.

10.Audit

11.Time management.

12.Practice problems.

13.Re-accreditation.

14.Future development

 

Educational aspects of mentoring

  • Introduction
  • Negotiating skills
  • Learning styles
  • Needs analysis
  • Planning learning
  • Educational resourcing
  • Evaluating learning