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HSS2050 Becoming A Mentor

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

Description
Students analyze the relationship between mentoring and the wellness of individuals and communities. Students build a personal profile to prepare for their role as a mentor and demonstrate mentoring skills.
Prerequisite
HSS1050: Introduction to Mentorship
Supporting courses
HSS1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS2030: Perspectives on Interpersonal Relationships HSS3050: Becoming a Mentee

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 analyze the relationship between mentoring and the wellness of individuals and communities

    • 1.1 summarize the issues facing youth in today’s society, such as:

      • 1.1.1 addictions

      • 1.1.2 managing relationships

      • 1.1.3 setting goals for the future

    • 1.2 outline the impact of influences on youth, including:

      • 1.2.1 peers

      • 1.2.2 family

      • 1.2.3 media

      • 1.2.4 school

      • 1.2.5 culture

      • 1.2.6 community

    • 1.3 summarize factors that promote wellness in individuals

    • 1.4 analyze the benefits of a mentoring partnership to the:

      • 1.4.1 mentee

      • 1.4.2 mentor

      • 1.4.3 community

    • 1.5 analyze community options for mentorship by:

      • 1.5.1 building a profile of community mentors and organizations that promote mentoring

      • 1.5.2 interviewing representatives of community organizations to explore opportunities for mentoring; e.g., personal interview, electronic interview, telephone interview, review of a recorded interview

  • 2 demonstrate strategies for building a personal profile in preparation for assuming the role of a mentor

    • 2.1 describe strategies for assessing personal development, including strategies for assessing:

      • 2.1.1 personal strengths

      • 2.1.2 learning styles

      • 2.1.3 multiple intelligences

    • 2.2 build a personal profile, including:

      • 2.2.1 Developmental Assets checklist

      • 2.2.2 a summary of personal strengths identified by completing a Development Assets checklist

      • 2.2.3 a summary of goals for personal development based on results of a Development Assets checklist

      • 2.2.4 a description of personal learning styles based on assessment using a recognized resource

      • 2.2.5 a summary of personal multiple intelligences based on assessment using a recognized resource

    • 2.3 evaluate personal life roles based on a personal profile, including roles related to:

      • 2.3.1 mentoring

      • 2.3.2 a career pathway

      • 2.3.3 citizenship and volunteering

  • 3 demonstrate mentoring skills in an actual mentorship experience

    • 3.1 define self-esteem

    • 3.2 demonstrate basic strategies for fostering high self-esteem in the mentee

    • 3.3 apply SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) to the mentoring relationship

    • 3.4 apply basic strategies to give the mentee a voice and choice in activities

    • 3.5 summarize the learning style of the mentee

    • 3.6 select activities that complement the learning style and developmental stage of the mentee

    • 3.7 apply basic creative problem-solving skills in the mentoring relationship

    • 3.8 define the steps of the conflict resolution process

    • 3.9 apply basic conflict resolution skills as conflicts arise

    • 3.10 demonstrate skills to support and protect the mentor in the mentoring relationship by:

      • 3.10.1 setting boundaries with the mentee

      • 3.10.2 accessing support from an appropriate supervisor

    • 3.11 assess the success of the mentoring relationship based on the SMART goals established

    • 3.12 justify the importance of celebrating:

      • 3.12.1 achievements related to goals

      • 3.12.2 benefits of the relationship

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

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in your immediate environment

    • 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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