Mentoring is a professional relationship in which an ‘experienced person’ assists an ‘inexperienced person’ in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the latter’s professional and personal growth.
The practice of mentoring dates back to earlier times. In recent years there has been a remarkable rise of interest in mentoring. Mentoring relationships are valued as a powerful means to long-term personal development in an individual. Mentoring includes instruction, assignment, coaching and career development. Ramesh Batlish, Expert, FIIT-JEE explains how mentoring can be implemented in the modern context.
Early growing years in a child’s life are most crucial and are important to be guided by a mentor who understands and guides him towards his better future. It is crucial in a student’s life when he or she is learning to adapt to changes in personal and school life. It creates a relevant image in the child’s mind and the child gets influenced to learn further in a creative manner. Besides, a positive influence from a teacher at elementary level has deep imprint in the child’s mind during his growing years and even after that.
Social Impact of a mentor
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Spend on Education an Investment for Future
I am fortunate that I am 18 and still not married,” said Malala Yousafzai the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. Not many in India could say so as parents force children to quit school, especially in the hinterland. It is not just girls but even boys drop out for various reasons. So much is spoken about the demographic dividend and the power of youth in India. However, this ‘power’ can only be harnessed if the children go to school.
One size does not FIT ALL
Desks in straight rows, teacher standing at the head of the class and deciding what would be taught that day, students learning with the same resources and moving at the same pace whether they are struggling or gifted is something we see. No wonder, many of our students see schools as a chore.
Enquiry Based Learning: A Student - Centric Learning Approach
The spirit of enquiry is intrinsic to human nature.Bewildered by a falling apple perpendicularly on the ground, Isaac Newton’s spirit of enquiry led him to discover the law of gravity.
Correlate Subjects for Better Understanding
Correlating subjects can be fun and at the same time enhance one’s knowledge.
Wonder Years Regained
Give a child free time to wonder and to explore and to ask questions. Revathi Balakrishnan did just that and shares how she is reaping benefits
Spend More Time With Children
Spending quality time with children and getting them involved in the daily life activities not only breaks the ice but makes them responsible, feel wanted and prepares them for life.
Its Time to Change the Way Preschools Teach
The time has come to do away with preschools and turn them into Early Childhood Centres. Integrating preschool education with training for pregnant mothers on child birth, rearing, brain development and child development can do wonders argues.
Mentor's Role in Moulding a Student
Mentoring is a professional relationship in which an ‘experienced person’ assists an ‘inexperienced person’ in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the latter’s professional and personal growth.
Sports for Sport Sale!
As per our research and understanding, all this happens because the purpose of games has always been perceived as winning or losing.
The Agony of Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is best illustrated during the adolescent years which is noticed when youngsters follow a trend more so to ‘fall in line’. Daring not to risk defying the majority, teenagers go with the crowd- a herd mentality is what I would like to put it.
