CAE Academic Mentoring Policies/Guidelines

Being an Academic Mentor

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What is the theoretical framework underlying the Academic Mentoring model?

Mindset (growth mindset) is an idea discovered by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all great people have had these qualities.

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In minority students, this psychological phenomenon, along with academic preparation and other factors, stands as number one precursor of test anxiety and lower test performance.

Stereotype threat (Steele & Aronson, 1995) refers to being at risk of confirming, as self-characteristic, to a negative stereotype about one's group.

300

List the four "roles" of academic mentor

Guide (to campus resources, to instructors, to mastering learning tools); Teacher/tutor; Friend; Role model

400

List 4 steps for ensuring a successful academic mentoring session

1. Plan and prepare 2. Clarify expectations and communicate effectively 3. Engage students 4. Encourage and develop independent learners

500

What are the 6 levels of revised Bloom's taxonomy?

1. Remember; 2. Understand; 3. Apply; 4.Analyse; 5. Evaluate; 6. Create

Record Keeping

100

What are the timelines for student contact and first meeting after the assignment?

48 hours for first contact, 1 week for first meeting

200

What are the four items to cover in your first meeting?

1. Introductions, ice-breaker; 2. Contract, policies, etc.; 3. Review student syllabus and student challenges with the course; 4. Establish weekly meeting schedule

300

How would you go about submitting timesheets if you tutor past 12pm on Friday or on Saturday?

1. You can turn it in early claiming the hours to be tutored- knowing that if any changes in the meeting length were made you must contact the Academic Mentoring coordinator and your following timesheet will reflect those changes 2. You can submit your completed Verification Form the following Monday by noon. Please email coordinator with the request of delay in the submission.

400

List two ways in which you use prep time

1. Review material (your notes, syllabus, textbook, Learn@UW, etc.); 2. Prepare opening, middle, and closing activities for your session (as a general rule, please prepare 2-4 activities for each session)

500

What are the free online resources/websites you can use to prepare for your sessions? List at least five.

Examples: 1. Academic mentoring Learn@UW page; 2. Khan academy; 3. scienceprofonline.com (science lectures, "class notes" articles, practice test questions, review questions, prepared assignments, syllabi templates); 4. quizlet.com (flashcards, study games);5. iStudiez Pro (student planner) http://caetutoring.blogspot.com/2014/03/free-online-tutoring-resources-contd.html

Paired Academic Mentoring

100

What are the collaborative learning techniques used in "paired" academic mentoring? List at least three.

Group discussion, turn to a partner, assigned discussion leader, think/pair/share, individual presentation, etc.

200

What is the role of the academic mentor in paired sessions?

Facilitator. The Academic mentor should plan for student-to-student interactions. Without careful planning, sessions will tend to be academic mentor-to-student interactions (question-answer sessions).

300

How do you handle first meeting and timesheet submission in paired sessions?

First meeting can be done either as a small group or separately. Only one timesheet needs to be submitted per paired assignment (please make sure to indicate any sessions during which only 1-2 students were present)

400

List at least five closing examples

Informal quiz, predict test questions, identify the "big idea", predict the next lecture topic, summarize the procedure/steps etc., identify goals/action steps to complete until next session.

Campus Resources

100

Which resource do students use if they want extra math instruction and want to learn in a small group environment with the help of a tutor?

Math Tutorial Program - offers free tutoring in a cooperative learning environment for students enrolled in Math 95-234. Tutorial sessions meet twice a week. Each session is made up of 8-10 students in the same class. Attendance at tutorial sessions is mandatory to participate in the program.

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Students might use this resource if they are feeling upset, stressed or simply want to talk to some one.

UHS' Let’s Talk is a program that provides drop-in consultations at locations around campus for UW-Madison students. It’s free, no appointment is necessary, and students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

300

Students might go here if they want to volunteer or get involved with community service.

Morgridge Center for Public Service - UW-Madison's center for public service connects campus with community through service. There are various opportunities for volunteering and programs on campus through which to get involved.

400

This is a password-protected software program that connects L&S students and employers. It allows you to post resumes and is another formal way of getting your name in front of a potential employer.

BuckyNet is a program that connects students and employers. Through BuckyNet, you can find internships and full-time employment opportunities, sign-up for on-campus interviews, learn about employers, and access additional resources such as CareerInsider and GoingGlobal. Upcoming events are posted on BuckyNet, keeping you up to date on all career fairs, information sessions, interviews and career workshops.

500

Your student is unsure of what classes to take for next semester. Where should you direct them?

Tell them to meet with their CAE advisor! All students have advisors in the CAE that can help them decide about classes.