Life Coaching through Mentoring at PAREF Woodrose SchoolPresentation Transcript
PAREF Woodrose School (school for girls) h-p://www.parefwoodrose.edu.ph
Life CoachingThrough Mentoring
What is the MentoringSystem of Woodrose?
PERSONALIZED education tool for holistic education
• Each student from Gr 1 to Yr IV is assigned a Mentor • Guidance, advice, and encouragement about academic, personal, emotional, social and spiritual developmentWhat is the Mentoring system of Woodrose?
What is a Mentor?
Qualified and trained school staff or parent appointed by the school
Mentor • A life coach, a mature friend, a caring adult • Principal role: help the student chart a life course and provide direction for self- development • Basis: excellence and moral characterWhat is a Mentor?
How is Mentoringcarried out?
Foundation: Mutual trust and confidentiality
• Periodic informal one on one chats with the mentees • Context: genuine friendship, openness, mutual trust and confidentiality • Mentors don’t replace parents or tell mentees what to doHow is Mentoring carried out?
How do the parents comeinto the picture?
Parents: Primary character educators
How many mentorsdo you have?
• 106 Mentors • 10 Mentees : 1 MentorHow many mentors do you have?
How can one be qualified asa mentor?
• Morally upright: integrity, discretion, humility, patience, fairness, optimism • Aligned with school philosophy • Genuine love and concern • Communication skills • Formal and continuous training and coachingHow can one be qualified as a mentor?
What formal training dothey undergo?
• Mission-Vision Enculturation • Developmental Psychology • Guidance and Counseling/Mentoring • Education in Virtues • Home-School Collaboration • Communication Skills • Character Education • Socio-Emotional Learning • Catholic DoctrineWhat formal training do they undergo?
What are the benefits ofMentoring ?
Research has shown that Mentoring has tangible benefits toboth Mentee and Mentor.
• Self knowledge and self direction • Social skills, emotional well being, competence and moral development • Cognitive skills through dialogue and listening • Role modelsBenefits to the Mentee
• Nurturing and giving oneself to others • Better health • Productive and happier lifeBenefits to the Mentor