This video laid out simply what you need to be a good mentor: time, a plan, encouragement, and correction. For me I think the hardest part is the correction. I am always willing to put in the time, to plan and I am very good with encouragement. The part I struggle with the most is the correction. I love the way he laid it out. Correction along with encouragement. Correct the action. Something tangable that they can work on.
One thing I feel is so important is finding time to model good teaching. Finding the time to have the mentee plan with you and execute that plan so you can reflect together. This way the correction can come from them. Reflection and follow through is how I can get better at the correction part.
One thing I feel is so important is finding time to model good teaching. Finding the time to have the mentee plan with you and execute that plan so you can reflect together. This way the correction can come from them. Reflection and follow through is how I can get better at the correction part.