I have continually read through everyone's blogs as I continue to learn from all of you. From your blog postings I find that I am encouraged, inspired, have new insight, and feel a sense of commonality and belonging in our purpose, dialogues and some of our experiences as mentors. For today's assignment I have chosen these two quotes to comment on. Though there was so much to choose from! I have responded to many of you in your blogs, there are many things that stand out from everyone that I have commented on. I love being in the same learning community as you and appreciate all of your sharing in these blog posts. Thanks for helping me grow!
“Initially all the mentees were simply going to hand me their paper so that I could read it, but I felt that they would learn more and get better insight if they shared their papers with each other”. Kristina Butler
Kristina has certainly modeled for us what the mentor/mentee relationship can be. I truly respect and admire the way she is continually trying new methods to ensure her mentees get the most out of their learning experience. She has also created a community amongst herself and her mentees where they are peer reviewing for one another. Love this!
“So they have really taught me the value and difficulty in a engaging in a collaborative learning process-which has taken on a prominent meaning in my life. It has really come to light the importance in collaboratively learning-to work together, to communicate and listen, this process illustrates that perfectly, from within the classroom to the relationship with my mentees”. Inga Christopherson
I really like how Inga puts this and I feel the same way. It has been a journey and I too realize more the value and meaning of engaging in community and how important communication and expectations are in a mentor/mentee relationship. This has been a valuable experience and I know what I will do differently the next time, largely learning from all of you.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Christina
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