HANDS OFF APPROACH HOW TO
Mentors can often feel pressured to give advice or instructions as soon as a student is frustrated or confused, but what would a student learn from reactionary advice? A great mentor knows how to determine if a situation can be resolved with off-the-cuff feedback or if it requires thoughtful, constructed guidance. It fosters creativity and problem solving, allowing students to come up with solutions rather than being told what to do. This sense of discovery comes not only in the introduction of new material or building of prototypes, but also in the end product formed with personal agency and choice. Additionally, students are encouraged to develop proactive, independent learning styles, which lead to a greater ownership and engagement of their own learning.
A hands-off mentoring approach enables students to establish their own learning goals and employ their own strategies to reach those goals. When students are given the platform to ask questions, step out of their comfort zone, and engage in their learning, the path feels just as valuable as the result itself. It gives students a sense of discovery and fulfillment. There are many advantages to a hands-off mentoring approach. Although mentors may still need to step in for interventions or remediation, ultimately, they value their students enough to let them individualize their own learning paths. When we speak of mentoring, we are often referring to a hands-off mentoring approach to teaching and learning-meaning that Quest Forward mentors should encourage students to step out of their traditional education lenses, while giving them the space and framework for discovering their own passions and curiosities. Even more, as a Quest Forward mentor, you take on the role of a learning facilitator and master of active, personalized educational experiences (Learn more about our Vision for Mentors ). As a mentor, you bring to the table a unique combination of expertise and experience that is unlike any other mentor in your program, building, or community.
The role of a mentor in Quest Forward Learning can make or break a student’s learning progression.
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