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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Sep 6: Finance officer of Mangalore University, Prof Sripathi Kalluraya inaugurated the one-day national workshop for college teachers on ‘Mentoring Mentors’ here at MAPS College on Friday, September 6.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Sripathi Kalluraya said, "This programme is need of the hour for the teachers as it is useful for the teaching faculty. I congratulate Mangala alumni association for collaborating with MAPS College, which has gained reputation in a short period of time in the city as well as at the university level. The president of Mangala alumni association Dinesh Kumar Alva has the leadership quality and he is a leader with ethics.”
C A Rajesh Pai, delivery director, SAP practice retail CPG and logistics, Infosys, said, "Teachers are very important. They have joined this profession either by compulsion or by passion. Mentoring is about empathy. Sometimes I feel we lack empathy factor. We should lead by example. Come on time and understand the reality. Teachers should develop the habit of reading as knowledge is power.”
Dr Kavyashree, resource person, HOD of clinical psychology for St Agnes College, Dinesh Kumar Alva, chairman, MAPS Group of Institutions and president of Mangala Alumni Association, general secretary Dr Ganesh Sanjeev, and convenors Dr Devi Prabha Alva and Madhusoodan Bhat were present.
Shruthi Shetty, principal, MAPS College welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Rakshitha, lecturer, department of Commerce.
About the workshop
The mentor is someone who is perceived as a facilitator, listener and coalition-builder and a person who is trusted. Research has shown that the connection between the mentor and the mentee in an educational institution serves as a daily motivator for studying, exploring, discussing and learning, leading to a positive result. It has been confirmed that mentorship is not just key for retention, it is imperative for student satisfaction. The mentor acts as a change agent, working together with a mentee by means of collaborative inquiry. Relationship building is one of the key elements in mentoring. Chances for Student’s success in life greatly enhances through quality mentoring.
Objectives of the workshop
While almost every student can benefit from the magic of mentoring, those who design and carry out mentoring programmes also need guidance and support.
The workshop on ‘Mentoring Mentors’ is designed to enhance faculty member’s effectiveness in mentoring students by focusing on relationship building skills, assessment skills and goal setting skills.
Aims of the workshop
* To provide hands-on-training to build self-confidence, develop resilience and character.
* To provide guidance and support to nurture the skills required for mentoring.
*To help the mentor to be an effective motivator, an emotional supporter and a positive role model.
The knowledge gained from the workshop is going to be very beneficial to build a cordial student-teacher relationship by helping students to overcome their emotional and personal problems in a professional manner.