As a participant in mentoring and coaching programme, I learnt that mentors unlike coaches creates opportunities for collaboration. The characteristic skill was developed by introducing us to effective listening. The experience I gained reflected that I was never a good mentor as most of the time I was judgemental. I have learnt that when mentoring i should be a good listener who shows interest on what mentee says by paraphrasing, summarising, seeking clarification and requesting examples, and also avoid giving opinions. I am looking forward to practice the skills learnt with student teachers. The experience is also worth sharing with my colleagues in order that we be on a par.

Mme Jankie (November 2020)

All the sessions are what we need at LCE teaching practice (TP). I liked how listening and effective feedback were merged in the presentation. The questioning skill recommended for positive support was insightful. I appreciated the four step conversation type of feedback. These sessions are going to be a game changer to both the students and mentors. Both are going to be comfortable working together understanding the roles. This is a million dollar programme in our TP office and I with to share this knowledge with my colleagues as a refresher course for mentoring students on TP and helping the coop teachers. This is highly appreciated.

Mme Tsolele