Self-Mentoring: Discovering the Mentor Within
"Self-mentoring puts you in the position of power. You take control of your life and journey on the path that is right for you."
~Avil Beckford (2012, as cited in Carr, 2015, p. 131)
Welcome to the Self-Mentoring Professional Learning Module! This module was created to help educators, including administrators, classroom teachers, and support staff, learn about how they may use self-mentorship as a tool to engage in self-directed professional and personal growth. You may begin the module by viewing the introductory video for a brief orientation on how to navigate through the website. Following the introduction, you will click the Next button and begin your learning journey on the Challenge page.
Goals
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Develop an understanding of self-mentoring as a tool to facilitate educator growth and development
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Promote development of personal goals to enhance job performance
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Build leadership capacity
Objectives
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Examine benefits of self-mentorship
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Explain the levels of self-mentorship
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Utilize a system to assess performance
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Demonstrate self-awareness and self-reflection