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3.1 Mentoring Relationship

Activity

The videos below will spark conversation and reflection about what traits and dispositions to look for as an Early Years Mentor. The videos will also provide thoughts and ideas on what a positive mentor relationship will look like in the day-to-day work of Early Years Professionals.

 

Watch this video: Mentors for Beginning Early Childhood Teachers.

Video: “Mentors for Beginning Early Childhood Teachers” by ACECQA [5:54] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.

Watch the video Mentors for Beginning Early Childhood Teachers on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4jbFzqJIONDJzFtAnKgrsA

Watch this video: Wisdom of Wolves: Leadership Lessons from Nature.

Video: “Wisdom of Wolves: Leadership Lessons from Nature” by Simple Truths [3:50] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.

Watch the video Wisdom of Wolves: Leadership Lessons from Nature on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6EKK0EZm40

After watching the videos, what are the dispositions and the messages that resonate with you as you embark on mentoring ECE students in the Early Years Profession?

Reflect and consider your dispositions for mentoring:

What are my Strengths?

  1. Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and seek multiple perspectives.
  2. Exemplify positive professional ethics and behaviours.
  3. Have a positive attitude that expresses wonder and awe towards my work.
  4. Devote the time needed to develop positive and effective relationships.
  5. Encourage, motivate, and empower others to achieve their professional goals.
  6. Find joy and passion in my day to day routines and work.
  7. Play and have fun.
  8. Show appreciation.
  9. Reflect and ask questions.

If you answered Yes to most of the above dispositions, you are ready to mentor an ECE Student.

(Zachary, 2012).

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