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HSS1050 Introduction To Mentorship

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students learn about the characteristics of positive mentoring relationships in their personal lives and society. Students prepare to engage in a mentoring relationship. Students apply basic mentoring skills to a mentoring relationship and explore considerations for safety related to mentoring.
Prerequisite
None
Supporting courses
HSS1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS1040: Developing Maturity & Independence HSS2020: Nurturing Children

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain the relationship of mentoring to the wellness of individuals and communities

    • 1.1 define mentorship, including the terms:

      • 1.1.1 mentee

      • 1.1.2 mentor

    • 1.2 describe the etymology of the term mentorship

    • 1.3 summarize the characteristics of a successful mentoring relationship

    • 1.4 justify the importance of a long-term relationship to the mentee

    • 1.5 identify the personal characteristics of a successful mentor

    • 1.6 identify the personal characteristics of a successful mentee

    • 1.7 differentiate between mentoring and coaching, tutoring, peer support and teaching based on:

      • 1.7.1 goals of the relationship

      • 1.7.2 duration of the relationship

      • 1.7.3 roles in the relationship

    • 1.8 differentiate between informal and formal mentoring relationships

    • 1.9 describe how cultural diversity influences mentoring relationships

    • 1.10 summarize the impact of mentoring relationships on the life goals and achievement of significant individuals from history or current events

    • 1.11 list benefits of mentoring relationships to the:

      • 1.11.1 mentee

      • 1.11.2 mentor

      • 1.11.3 community, including the school community

  • 2 describe the impact of mentoring to personal development

    • 2.1 describe the impact of personal mentoring relationships, including formal and informal mentoring relationships from:

      • 2.1.1 personal history

      • 2.1.2 present life

      • 2.1.3 future life

    • 2.2 share personal mentoring relationship(s) with another person such as a peer or teacher

    • 2.3 identify personal characteristics related to being a mentor and being a mentee

  • 3 describe the roles, rights and responsibilities of the mentor and mentee related to safety

    • 3.1 describe basic safety precautions in the context of a mentoring relationship, including:

      • 3.1.1 precautions for the prevention of communicable diseases

      • 3.1.2 preparation for a first aid response to minor injury

      • 3.1.3 recognition of potential hazards in the environment (indoor and outdoor)

    • 3.2 summarize the principle of confidentiality as it pertains to mentoring relationships

    • 3.3 summarize signs and symptoms of four types of abuse, including physical, emotional, neglect and sexual abuse

    • 3.4 state the duty to report as indicated in current legislation, including the Child Welfare Act

    • 3.5 explain the interpretation of failure to report abuse as a type of abuse

    • 3.6 identify appropriate methods of reporting suspicions of abuse that may arise during a mentoring relationship

    • 3.7 state the limitations of personal skill and scope of responsibility in dealing with issues related to abuse or violence

  • 4 demonstrate basic mentoring skills in an actual mentorship experience in a one-on-one or paired mentoring relationship

    • 4.1 summarize the qualities of an effective mentor

    • 4.2 describe the stages of a mentoring relationship cycle, including:

      • 4.2.1 preparing

      • 4.2.2 discovering and negotiating

      • 4.2.3 building rapport and trust

      • 4.2.4 accomplishing and attaining

      • 4.2.5 wrapping up

    • 4.3 outline the general characteristics of life-span development, including:

      • 4.3.1 stages of child development

      • 4.3.2 stages of adolescent development

      • 4.3.3 stages of adulthood

    • 4.4 demonstrate effective strategies for initiating a mentoring relationship, including:

      • 4.4.1 using an ice-breaker activity

      • 4.4.2 writing a letter of introduction

    • 4.5 match personal characteristics of a mentee with recognized levels of life-span development, including:

      • 4.5.1 physical characteristics

      • 4.5.2 social characteristics

      • 4.5.3 emotional characteristics

      • 4.5.4 mental characteristics

    • 4.6 demonstrate effective communication skills within the context of a mentoring relationship, including:

      • 4.6.1 using conversation builders

      • 4.6.2 recognizing and avoiding conversation blockers

      • 4.6.3 using active listening skills, including verbal and nonverbal skills

    • 4.7 apply basic skills for either wrapping up or renegotiating a mentoring relationship

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

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