While making the transition from high school to college, I think the hardest part is the difference in classes. High school students have to go to class for eight hours straight, but in college classes aren’t always back to back and not eight hours in one day. So it takes quite a bit of adjusting to get use to only having class one and a while and having a lot of free time. This is just one of the hardest things I went through last year, and this chapter talks about this and many other problems of transferring to college from high school. As mentors, we need to aid student in transferring from high school to college. One way the book talks about this is the ABC’s of mentoring students in transition; Acknowledge the student’s reality, Be strategic and student-focused, and Commit students to do it. What I got from this section was, that you don’t know if the student is struggling with the transition, we as mentors need to ask questions and get to know students so they are comfortable talking to you. Once a student opens up to you, as mentor you should know how to respond to help them with their problem. After figuring out what they should do, help them commit to it and check back with them.
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Nick--
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you realized the ABC's this early! Sometimes students aren't as open as you want them to be but if you just ask them how they are doing or if there is anything on their mind, they usually open up pretty quick. I'm sure you'll do great with your bunch with this mindset!
--Chels
Nick,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact you have to adjust to how much free time you have. This is something that I know I struggled with when I first came to college as well. I think it is also very important to check back with students. That shows them that you care and makes them feel like you are a realiable mentor. Get reflection! See you tomorrow in class!
Nick- Great start! Next week, try to post a bit more. Remember it's supposed to be 300-500 words. (this is about 200). You can talk about these things in your blog post: Reaction to text reading, Reflection on class activities, Analogy or link to personal circumstances and how you will use this information as a peer mentor. I'm looking forward to continuing to read your posts!
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I completely agree with you about having the time between classes. One thing I have learned is to use those gaps to do homework so that my nights are free. It took me 3 years to finally get that right. Also I like your insight on the idea to check back with your students. I think that is really important and I am glad you do too.
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