Mentoring Students

Through this essential and easy-to-digest reference book, international leadership expert John C. Maxwell gives you the bottom line on mentoring—what it is, why you should do it, and how you can do it most effectively....

Positive mentoring relationships can change the way we lead and help us succeed. In One Minute Mentoring, legendary management guru Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz, a former Twitter executive and early employee, combine their knowledge to provide a systematic approach to intergenerational mentoring, giving listeners great insight into the power and influence of mentoring and encouraging them to pursue their own mentoring relationships.

Classrooms are like small organizations, and just as in any successful organization, effective leadership is key. Many teachers enter the classroom with limited training in classroom management and virtually none in leadership—a missed opportunity. While teachers hold positions of authority, true leadership goes beyond that. Building classroom leaders across a school creates a model of shared leadership, where both teachers and students see leadership in action. Empowered teachers model leadership behaviors for their students, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone ...

The purpose of this research is to examine the ways in which mentoring affects black graduate students' completion of programs of study. Performance is measured by completion of their graduate program, length of time taken to complete the program, grade point average, and overall attitude about their graduate school experience. On average, over half of all black graduate students leave their programs of study before completion compared to 25 percent attrition (non-completion of program of study) of white students.

EPICI played multiple defensive positions in baseball, including pitcher, catcher, shortstop, and third base; the latter is considered the hot spot. The hot spot is where the fastest and hardest balls travel. The player in this position had to be fearless, skilled, innovative, and productive. These characteristics practiced early in my childhood were found to be beneficial later throughout my thirty-two years as an educator. I always found a way to win, particularly when faced with One Opportunity for success. EPIC ...originated as a theme but evolved into an exemplary system that, after ...

Genuine, lasting life-change is the heartbeat of youth ministry but too few students experience it. Through a simple but revolutionary process of “mentoring a few,” dramatic transformation can happen in the lives of students—with benefits that spread throughout the ministry.

Leave a living legacy. Tension between older and younger generations has always existed - especially in the church. We have struggled with this for years, building up resentments and crippling those on both sides of the fight. We resist the thought that emerging and established leaders can, and must, work together. But these are critical days, and the church needs large-hearted leadership willing to move beyond personal struggles and emotional triggers for the sake of others.

Over the last 15 years, Coaching and Mentoring has become the go-to guide for anyone looking to develop their coaching and mentoring skills at individual, team or organizational level. Clear and accessible, it uses practical tools and best practice to demonstrate how to relate theoretical models to specific situations to gain real benefits. Now in its 3rd edition, Coaching and Mentoring has been fully updated to cover the latest thinking and developments in this area including extended coverage of coaching supervision.

In a comprehensive reference manual, Robert Lowery relies on his 17 years of experience as a youth development professional and long-time mentor to share not only his personal story through life and how he came into direct service youth work and mentorship, but also stories from experienced mentors who have impacted the lives of hundreds of young people through their guidance.

Engaging discussion activities designed to build confidence, fluency, and authentic conversation skills for intermediate to advanced ESL learners! Great discussions happen when language feels natural—like a conversation between friends rather than a classroom exercise. This book helps students express their thoughts, develop opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions on real-world topics. How This Book Transforms Your Classroom: Boost Speaking Confidence: Help students express themselves clearly and naturally. Master Discussion Flow: Keep conversations going with engaging, structured ...

In an era where diversity and inclusion are paramount, student retention in higher education faces unprecedented challenges. Disparities in drop-out rates, particularly among under-resourced students, highlight the urgent need for effective mentorship. But how can educators bridge the gap? Drawing from his own journey, Dr. Cheru Atraga, a Clinical Associate Professor with over 17 years of experience, introduces a groundbreaking solution: a technology-enhanced, blended mentorship program.

When I met with my mentee for the first time and asked what her expectations were for our relationship, she emphatically responded, “I just want real.” Her words gripped my heart. It was as though she was speaking on behalf of her generation and their craving for authentic, vulnerable, and transparent relationships.

The best-selling coauthor of the legendary The One Minute Manager® and a former Twitter executive join forces to create the ultimate guide to creating powerful mentoring relationships. The past decade has seen the dramatic rise of a word now well known in corporate hallways: mentoring. But a new awareness about mentoring hasn't necessarily meant an increased understanding of how to implement the practice.

A collection of interactive lesson activities designed to build students' confidence and help them use grammar naturally in communication. Teaching grammar doesn't have to be dry, repetitive, or intimidating. It can be engaging, interactive, and even fun. This book gives teachers a solid foundation of 60 structured lessons, each with a clear plan and timing, designed to bring grammar to life—helping students use it, not just learn about it. Each lesson provides a practical, hands-on approach to teaching grammar, ensuring students engage meaningfully with the material. The activities are ...

Mentoring Moments: 14 Remarkable Women Share Breakthroughs to Success is an anthology like no other! In this book, 14 remarkable women narrate their challenges and their ultimate successes in both their personal lives and their careers. These women have “been there” and made it through - and are ready to share their takeaways.

Reggie Nelson had a tough childhood growing up on a council estate in east London. His father suddenly died and his mother had to work multiple jobs just to get by. But when she had to collect Reggie from a cell where he, at only 12, was being held for troublemaking, he knew he needed to change. After catching an episode of How'd You Get So Rich?, Reggie was inspired to get any advice he could to help him turn his life around.