Theatre Studies Mentoring Scheme Mentor Training

Tim WhiteStaff co-ordinator &

Director of Undergraduate Studies

- Explore what is meant by mentoring

- Your role within this- Give you an opportunity to practice- Sharing of information- Opportunity to ask questions and

discussHopefully leading to you feeling confident

and comfortable in your role as mentor

- Working through the GROW model

Mentoring occurs through a series of conversations in which one person (Mentor) draws on their experience and knowledge

to advise and guide a less experienced person (Mentee) in order to enhance their

performance or support their development.

Mentoring involves creating a relationship which enables the other to discuss the

important issues that matter to them and can be tailored to that individual.

An adaptation from The LDC Coaching and Mentoring Scheme.

- 2-way process- Working in partnership - Considering the mentee agenda- Opportunity for learning (both sides)- Empowering mentee- Encouraging mentee – solutions, ownership, responsibility

Important to discuss and agree these between mentor and mentee

- Listen, ask questions - Share experiences, thoughts, ideas- Encourage mentee to take action- Provide information and offer advice or guidance- Signpost as appropriate- Look out for mentee’s general wellbeing- Provide feedback - ad hoc, interim & final scheme- Discuss the Mentoring Agreement with the mentee

Mentor Guidelines (as part of the Mentor Pack)

- Support other students- Develop transferable skills- Opportunity consider own development- Share experiences- Learn from experience - For CV- Appreciation of wider perspectives- Warwick Advantage Award-http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/advantage

Communicating effectively-Active listening - Exercise-Playing Back

Mentor Pack - Code of Ethics of the Scheme- Initial Meeting & Mentoring Agreement- Mentor Guidelines & Mentee Guidelines- Proposed timetable- Feedback (forthcoming)

Scheme Supporttbc

Student Support

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/student-support-services

Key PersonnelStudent Co-ordinator – Carolyn van VlietStaff Co-ordinator – Tim WhiteDirector of Undergraduate Studies – Tim WhiteTheatre Studies Chair – Nadine HoldsworthSenior Tutor – Stephen Lamb

- What situations do you envisage which may push the boundaries of your role?

- What concerns do you have in your role as a mentor?

- What do you think are your mentees expectations?

- What/if any problems do you envisage?

FAQs to be put on website, contact Carolyn/Tim as appropriate

- Boundaries - be aware of your role as a mentor

- Your responsibility – share your experiences within the boundaries of your role

- jointly manage the meeting – time and structure the conversation, taking notes, meeting place

- familiarise yourself with your Mentor Pack - Code of Ethics, Initial Meeting & Mentoring Agreement, Mentor Guidelines

- Time - be aware of your other time commitments around your studies

- Relationship – lead to independence, professional, albeit, informal and friendly

Carolyn Van Vliet, Student Co-ordinator:

[email protected]

Tim White, Staff Co-ordinator:

[email protected]