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TL;DR: Effective mentorship goes beyond subject knowledge; it requires empathy, patience, and understanding of the learner's perspective.
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The ability to do something doesn't always equal the ability to teach it.
As someone with years of experience in teaching (education), coaching (martial arts), and training (teachers and tutors), I've made my share of mistakes.
Here are some mistakes I've made as a mentor:
Only Making Corrections:
No news isn't good news in mentorship.
I used only to give corrections, not realizing how vital positive feedback is for motivation and relationships.
Remember to acknowledge students' successes—they need to hear it, too.
If I could go back in time, these are five things I wish I had known about teaching.
(It would have saved me a lot of time, effort, and peace of mind.)
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There are so many more things I've learned from teaching, but these five have helped me grow as a teacher and mentor over the last decade.
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5. A Student's Successes and Failures are NOT a Reflection of You
I often felt overwhelmed or guilty because of a student's poor outcomes. I would personalize and feel responsible.
The truth is failure happens, and it's okay for your students to experience it.