Monday, June 3, 2019

Teacher as a Mentor

Whatever our belief on the concept of 'learning', I am sure we all would agree that real learning happens through an emotional connect. If education is about learning, the the teacher as a mentor has to take the approach of transformation of individuals. Mere transition would not help.

The teacher needs to focus on two aspects of the student. Firstly, the behavior and secondly the mindset. Fir the teacher to transform into a mentor, some key traits would be of help:
  • Passion for the role
  • Concern for individuals
  • Intense commitment
  • Lead the transformation
  • Believe in 'Quantum Leap Theory'
Lets decipher the acronym MENTOR:
  • M - Motivate
  • E - Engage
  • N - Nurture
  • T - Thinking
  • O - Observation
  • R - Responsive

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