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1. Developing a
Group Approach to
Mentoring

2. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Objectives
 To develop a better understanding of Group
Mentoring.
 To develop a better understanding of
developing realistic supports for a Group
Mentoring program.
 To develop a better understanding of the
administrative needs of a Group Mentoring
program
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3. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Agenda
 Introductions
 Why are we here?
 Takeaway
 Mentoring: Overview
 Group Mentoring
 Making the Plan
 Evaluation
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4. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Mentoring Overview:
 The origin on mentoring
 Creating a mentoring context
 What youth people may think about mentoring.
 Mentoring Do’s and Don’ts
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5. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 The Greek storyteller Homer tells of Odysseus, the King of
Ithaca. In this tale, Odysseus asked his friend Mentor to
watch over his son Telemachus while he fought in the Trojan
War. Mentor was a faithful friend of Odysseus who was left
behind on Ithaca as Telemachus' tutor; he was wise, sober,
and loyal. Telemachus was just entering manhood and was
very self-conscious about his duty and his father's reputation
as a hero, which he felt he must live up to.
 In this classic tale you can see that mentoring is one of the
oldest forms of influence. Mentoring as a tool can be a
powerful and popular way for people to gain personal and
professional skills.
 http://www.spart5.k12.sc.us/PPS/documents/mentor_origin.htm
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6. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Developmental Youth Outcomes
 Aspects of Identity - Young people demonstrate a positive identity when they have a
sense of personal well-being and a sense of connection and commitment to others.
 Safety and Structure – a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are
somewhat predictable
 Self-worth – a perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others
 Mastery and Future – a perception that one is “making it” and will succeed in the future
 Belonging and Membership – a perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the
family and community
 Self Awareness and Spirituality – a perception that one is unique and is intimately attached to
extended families, cultural groups, communities, higher deities and/or principles
 Academy for Educational Development: Center for Youth Development and Policy
Research
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7. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Developmental Youth Outcomes
 Areas of Ability- Young people demonstrate ability when they gain knowledge, skills and
attitudes that prepare them for adulthood.
 Physical Health – the ability and motivation to act in ways that best ensure current and future
physical health for self and for others
 Mental Health – the ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive
and adverse, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun
 Intellectual Ability – the ability and motivation to learn in school and in other settings, to gain
the basic knowledge needed to graduate high school, to use critical thinking, to be creative, to
use problem-solving and expressive skills, and to conduct independent study
 Employability- the ability or motivation to gain the functional and organizational skills
necessary for employment, including an understanding of careers and options, and the steps
necessary to reach goals
 Civic and Social Ability – the ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the
larger good and to sustain caring friendships and friendships with others
 Cultural Ability – the ability and motivation to respect and affirmatively respond to difference
among people and individuals of diverse backgrounds, interests and traditions.
 Academy for Educational Development: Center for Youth Development and Policy
Research
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8. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 One-on-One  Group Mentoring
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9. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Expressions of Group Mentoring
 1 Adult: Several Youth
 Several Adults: to Several Youth
 Note: Core Standards for After School Programs
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10. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Considerations for  Process
Effectiveness  Mission
 Consistency  Method
 Age  Measure
 Ethnicity
 Gender  Challenges
 Length  Hidden perceptions
 Linkages with Networks  Hidden beliefs
 Linkages with Family
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11. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Making the Plan
 Setting the Stage
 Question 1 ________________________________________
 Question 2 ________________________________________
 Recruitment
 ______________________________________
 Support
 ______________________________________
 Evaluation
 Question ________________________________________
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12. Developing a Group Approach to
Mentoring
 Additional Resources
 40 Developmental Assets
 Outcome Measurement
 Request Letter
 Adult Learning Styles
 Conflict Management Styles
 Core Standards for After School
Programs
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