Who is telemachus? long-term mentoring in education

Abstract

What does a long-term mentoring relationship look like? How does it differ from short-term ones? How does it affect the individuals involved? In this article, the authors explore their experiences and perceptions regarding their mentoring relationship – that spans more than 15 years – with respect to issues of effective mentoring found in the literature. The longevity of this mentoring relationship is due, in part, to the reciprocal nature of the mentoring process. That is, the authors discovered that they each take on the responsibilities and characteristics of both Telemachus and Mentor.