3.3 The Mentoring Relationship
Rhea Terry and Noah King
The Mentoring Relationship
Watch the video below to provoke conversation about what traits or dispositions are necessary to be a mentor and what a positive mentor relationship looks like in your day to day work as early years professionals.
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.
Now Consider your Dispositions
Do I…
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and seek multiple perspectives.
- Exemplify positive professional ethics and behaviours.
- Have a positive attitude that expresses wonder and awe towards my work.
- Devote the time needed to develop positive and effective relationships.
- Encourage, motivate, and empower others to achieve their professional goals.
- Find joy and passion in my day to day routines and work.
If you answered “Yes” to most of the above dispositions, you are ready to mentor the ECL student!
(Zachary, 2012).
Additional Resources
- Practice Guideline on Communication and Collaboration – College of Early Childhood Educators
- PN Professional Supervision Supervisees [PDF] – College of Early Childhood Educators
- Community Animator and Mentorship – Strive
Visit page 3.3 The Mentoring Relationship to access these resources.
- Practice Guideline on Communication and Collaboration – College of Early Childhood Educators
- PN Professional Supervision Supervisees – College of Early Childhood Educators
- Community Animator and Mentorship – Strive
Additional Resources – Videos
Video: “Questions to Ask a Mentor: Tips for Succeeding in a Mentoring Relationship” by MentorcliQ [5:46] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.
Video: “Simon Sinek: Why Reciprocity Improves Mentor Mentee Relationships” by Capture Your Flag [1:43] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.
