Being an effective mentor for interns
The Being an effective mentor for interns session aims at providing a safe space for academics and professionals (from companies, voluntary groups, NGOs, research group, etc.) to network and develop a common understanding of what it means to be a mentor and how to collaborate to support students in their internships.
Being an effective mentor for interns
Learning Outcomes
- To learn fundamental notions regarding mentorship
- To gain understanding of the role and responsibilities of an effective mentor
- To practice effective communication
Content
The session is structured as a conversation in between participants can take up to 4 hours including a 30′ break. The length of the session depends on the size of the group and the rate of engagement. All print outs for these activities are available in the Download section.
Initiate an open discussion trying to reach a common definition for:
- Teamwork and collaboration and
- Mentorship
The following topics are taught to the participants:
- What is mentorship?
- Why is mentorship important in internships?
- The complexity of a mentorship framework
Support slides can be found in the Download section.
Participants are split into teams of 2 or 3 and asked to:
- Share a situation in which they acted as a mentor
- Share a situation in which they felt like mentee
The groups are then asked to find similarities and a differences in their experience and share them with the class.
Split into couples and role play a mentor and a mentee. Use the Mentoring Health Check template to guide the conversation.
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