December 23, 2013
Focus Group Reflection Paper
Effective coaches or mentors may perceive themselves as responsible for growth and change with a mentee. Achieving the work and utilizing the expectations of characteristics and types of support will help the mentor or coach focus on the effectiveness of the mentee. This paper will include the types of support offered by an effective coach or mentor.
Qualities and Beliefs
Finding a good mentor that will match the characteristics of the mentee who shares the same thought process can lead to conflict in the process. The mentor or coach should have an equal balance among the groups. The coach or mentor should have a passion for ongoing development and learning. He or she should be committed to continuous improvement and embodies a moral purpose. …show more content…
Plan on what the mentor or coach will do to gain the mentee’s trust. Additional techniques to assist with building healthy mentoring is setting the foundation for mutual respect, and trust. Write down a list of questions that the coach or mentor will have for the mentee, prepare a list of set goals for mentee, research your mentee’s knowledge background to help assist in the trust.
The mentor or coach will help the mentor to become part of a team. The mentor or coach should work effectively with teachers and principals. The mentor or coach should be respected by his or her peers and have patience for the learning process.
Skills
Getting to know the mentee early on can assist with overcoming difficulties. Providing effective listening skills and an open line of communication. The mentor or coach needs to use effective questioning skills. He or she needs to understand and employ a specific reflection process. The mentor or coach may need to allow for support to the mentee so that he or she can practice his or her own thoughts that show a genuine