Mentorship 11
Mentorship 11 is a course that seeks to develop the skills and knowledge required to be tutor, role model and contributing member of the school community. The Peer Mentorship 11 course offers the opportunity for students to explore and recognize how people, including themselves, learn. Students then are able to apply learning theory, including Yukon First Nation pedagogy, in a practical mentorship contexts. Students will work under the supervision of a teacher or mentor.
To enable students to learn how people learn, to gain experience working with students, to contribute to their school and community and to explore connections to the world of work.
People learn in different ways. Mentoring fosters empathy and self-discovery through the experience of communication, sharing and reflection. Lifelong learning enhances career options. Interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate and the capacity for critical thinking are required workforce skills. Mentorship requires contribution to the school and wider community.
As part of this course, students complete 90 hours in a practicum context, working as mentors with individuals or small groups. Mentorship 11 provides a comprehensive undertaking of all the core competencies. Communication, creative and critical thinking, personal/social connection, and identity are explored. Mentorship 11 also provides an opportunity for students to consider future career pathways in Early Childhood Education, Teaching and/or Culture and Heritage roles.