Entering Mentoring Training Program

1 units · Graduate professional courses for teachers (300-399)

Seminar/discussion, 90 minutes. Limited to 25 graduate students. Offers formal training on effective mentoring of undergraduate students in science laboratories. Priority given to those who either have prior experience as mentor or are currently mentoring undergraduates; however, all are encouraged. Exploration of mentoring strategies through lecture, collaborative learning, and case studies. Topics include maintaining effective communication, aligning expectations, addressing equity and inclusion, fostering independence, cultivating ethical behavior, and articulating mentoring philosophy. S/U grading.