Download or read book Handbook of Youth Mentoring written by David L. DuBois and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated Second Edition of the Handbook of Youth Mentoring presents the only comprehensive synthesis of current theory, research, and practice in the field of youth mentoring. Editors David L. DuBois and Michael J. Karcher gather leading experts in the field to offer critical and informative analyses of the full spectrum of topics that are essential to advancing our understanding of the principles for effective mentoring of young people. This volume includes twenty new chapter topics and eighteen completely revised chapters based on the latest research on these topics. Each chapter has been reviewed by leading practitioners, making this handbook the strongest bridge between research and practice available in the field of youth mentoring.
Download or read book Older and Wiser written by Jean E. Rhodes and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth mentoring programs must change in order to become truly effective. The world’s leading expert shows how. Youth mentoring is among the most popular forms of volunteering in the world. But does it work? Does mentoring actually help young people succeed? In Older and Wiser, mentoring expert Jean Rhodes draws on more than thirty years of empirical research to survey the state of the field. Her conclusion is sobering: there is little evidence that most programs—even renowned, trusted, and long-established ones—are effective. But there is also much reason for hope. Mentoring programs, Rhodes writes, do not focus on what young people need. Organizations typically prioritize building emotional bonds between mentors and mentees. But research makes clear that effective programs emphasize the development of specific social, emotional, and intellectual skills. Most mentoring programs are poorly suited to this effort because they rely overwhelmingly on volunteers, who rarely have the training necessary to teach these skills to young people. Moreover, the one-size-fits-all models of major mentoring organizations struggle to deal with the diverse backgrounds of mentees, the psychological effects of poverty on children, and increasingly hard limits to upward mobility in an unequal world. Rhodes doesn’t think we should give up on mentoring—far from it. She shows that evidence-based approaches can in fact create meaningful change in young people’s lives. She also recommends encouraging “organic” mentorship opportunities—in schools, youth sports leagues, and community organizations.
Download or read book Stand by Me written by Jean E. Rhodes and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2004-10-25 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon work in the fields of psychology and personal relations, Rhodes outlines a model of youth mentoring, explores the potential that exists in such relationships, and also exposes the risk of unsuccessful mentoring relationships.
Download or read book Critical Mentoring written by Torie Weiston-Serdan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the concept of critical mentoring, presenting its theoretical and empirical foundations, and providing telling examples of what it looks like in practice, and what it can achieve. At this juncture when the demographics of our schools and colleges are rapidly changing, critical mentoring provides mentors with a new and essential transformational practice that challenges deficit-based notions of protégés, questions their forced adaptation to dominant ideology, counters the marginalization and minoritization of young people of color, and endows them with voice, power and choice to achieve in society while validating their culture and values.Critical mentoring places youth at the center of the process, challenging norms of adult and institutional authority and notions of saviorism to create collaborative partnerships with youth and communities that recognize there are multiple sources of expertise and knowledge. Torie Weiston-Serdan outlines the underlying foundations of critical race theory, cultural competence and intersectionality, describes how collaborative mentoring works in practice in terms of dispositions and structures, and addresses the implications of rethinking about the purposes and delivery of mentoring services, both for mentors themselves and the organizations for which they work. Each chapter ends with a set of salient questions to ask and key actions to take. These are meant to move the reader from thought to action and provide a basis for discussion.This book offers strategies that are immediately applicable and will create a process that is participatory, emancipatory and transformative.
Download or read book Mentoring Children and Adolescents written by Maureen A. Buckley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-11-30 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a clear, straightforward manner, this comprehensive volume offers an overview of the concept of mentoring and information on the role that caring adult-youth relationships play in fostering positive development for young people. The book presents up-to-date research on the efficacy and limitations of mentoring, types of mentoring programs, and key figures in the mentoring movement. It presents accessible information on issues crucial to developing, implementing, and assessing effective mentoring ventures. Also included are an extensive collection of current, practical resources and a directory of mentoring initiatives, foundations, and organizations. A valuable resource for young people seeking adult connections, this book is also beneficial to school personnel, youth group leaders, directors of volunteer programs, and anyone who cares about young people and youth issues.
Download or read book Spiritual Mentoring of Teens written by Joe White and published by Focus on the Family Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide for parents helps to answer questions that teens may have about developing a relationship with God.
Download or read book Mentoring Teens written by Carol L. Miller and published by Booksurge Llc. This book was released on 2005-12-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MENTORING TEENS: A Resource Guide provides information and activities that will assist teenagers in becoming successful in life. MENTORING TEENS is easy to read; activities are practical, inexpensive and interactive; and the manual is designed so that mentors can select topics and activities that are appropriate for their mentees' current needs.
Download or read book Shine From Within written by Amanda Rootsey and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shine from Within is exactly what teenage girls are looking for to help them navigate their teens with a positive, fresh take on self image and overall wellbeing. Amanda Rootsey brings a wealth of experience from her own teenage years and from her work mentoring teenage girls. This book is fun and relatable. If you’ve been looking for an inspirational gift for your daughters, grand-daughters, nieces, or a special teen girl, Shine From Within is the perfect choice. Every teenager deserves to be validated, accepted and to have strong self-esteem to ensure they build positive, healthy relationships with their peers, family and friends. This book is packed full of practical advice. It includes: * Steps to gain more self-confidence * Fun, inspiring breakout quotes * Relatable mini-stories from real teens * Tips for job interviews * Self-care tips using eco-friendly, natural ingredients * Fashion advice for every body shape * Etiquette for different social situations Shine From Within will help any teenager to navigate through these years with confidence and joy.
Download or read book A Guide to Youth Mentoring written by Pat Dolan and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through adolescence and into adulthood. This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoring programmes, illustrating how, if managed well, they can increase the social support available to young people. It outlines the objectives and benefits of mentoring, how it works, and how to mentor successfully. Youth mentoring in community and school settings is covered, as well as mentoring for vulnerable youth. The book illustrates different mentoring models and provides practical strategies for assessing, setting up, and monitoring the mentoring relationship and its outcomes for the young person. The challenges and difficulties associated with mentoring programmes and strategies to overcome them are also addressed. This will be an essential guide for anyone working with young people, including youth workers, social workers, residential care staff, foster carers, community development workers, teachers and community police.
Download or read book Mentoring Youth and Adolescents written by Roberta Foelgner Walker and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentorship is a catalyst capable of unleashing one's potential for discovery, curiosity, and participation in STEMM and subsequently improving the training environment in which that STEMM potential is fostered. Mentoring relationships provide developmental spaces in which students' STEMM skills are honed and pathways into STEMM fields can be discovered. Because mentorship can be so influential in shaping the future STEMM workforce, its occurrence should not be left to chance or idiosyncratic implementation. There is a gap between what we know about effective mentoring and how it is practiced in higher education. The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM studies mentoring programs and practices at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It explores the importance of mentorship, the science of mentoring relationships, mentorship of underrepresented students in STEMM, mentorship structures and behaviors, and institutional cultures that support mentorship. This report and its complementary interactive guide present insights on effective programs and practices that can be adopted and adapted by institutions, departments, and individual faculty members.
Download or read book Spiritual Mentoring written by Keith R. Anderson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1999-05-20 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the writings of Augustine, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and others, Keith R. Anderson and Randy D. Reese show that the age-old practice of Christian mentoring is meant to facilitate our growth throughout life. They provide motivation, principles and plans for starting and continuing mentoring relationships.
Download or read book The Spirit of Mentoring written by Robin Cox and published by Robin Cox. This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring written by Tammy D. Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting across the fields of psychology, management, education, counseling, social work, and sociology, The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring reveals an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to the practice and theory of mentoring. Provides a complete, multi-disciplinary look at the practice and theory of mentoring and demonstrates its advantages Brings together, for the first time, expert researchers from the three primary areas of mentoring: workplace, academy, and community Leading scholars provide critical analysis on important literature concerning theoretical approaches and methodological issues in the field Final section presents an integrated perspective on mentoring relationships and projects a future agenda for the field
Download or read book Young Men of Purpose written by Roy K. Dobbs and published by . This book was released on 2018-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mentoring guide provides young men with fundamental life skills they can practice throughout their lifetime. The real-life stories and questions enhance their ability to understand and relate to the mentoring lessons. Each chapter concludes with a list of action steps and a statement of affirmation, which empower young men to take control of all areas of their lives and fulfill their purpose.This guide is an effective tool for parents, mentors, school officials, youth organizations, and concerned adults who wish to see young men achieve success.
Download or read book Mentoring written by Tim Elmore and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mentoring" is a reference guide on how to establish mentoring relationships with others. It is an encyclopedia on mentoring that covers issues such as:How do I start?How are men and women unique in mentoring?How do I foster life change?How do I set up a mentoring program in my organization?You'll find the book practical and easy to use!Who Should Use this Resource: All agesHow to Use This Resource:-Use it with staff and students to prepare them to mentor freshmen-Use it in small groups as a model on how mentoring communities work-Give a copy to each of your team as a reference book on mentoring others
Download or read book Effective Mentoring written by Robert F. Lowery and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, more than ever before, our youth need quality mentors to guide them to fulfill their potential and destinies. Thankfully, there are proven techniques that will help anyone ready to set out on a challenging yet rewarding journey to positively impact the life of someone else. In a comprehensive reference manual, Robert Lowery relies on his seventeen years of experience as a youth development professional and long-time mentor to share not only his personal story through life and how he came into direct service youth work and mentorship, but also stories from experienced mentors who have impacted the lives of hundreds of young people through their guidance. While leading prospective mentors through a practical roadmap that includes the frameworks, mindsets, and tools necessary to become a quality mentor, Lowery also offers insight into: • why mentorship is more important today than ever before; • the characteristics of a good mentor; • the pitfalls to avoid and challenges to overcome; • how to effectively mentor those within an organization; and • the myriad of ways one can become involved in mentorship. Effective Mentoring is a concise guide that contains personal stories, wisdom, and tools from a seasoned youth development specialist tailored toward anyone interested in becoming a positive role model for today’s youth.
