Role Of Mentor Research Articles

Mentoring: Role of Mentors in the Professional Life of Student-Teachers

Mentoring has gained recognition as being a major factor and component in the training and professional development of individuals across various sectors such as education, health, commerce and industry. Mentoring is thus described generally as involving helping and giving back information to the student teacher without any unqualified criticism or laydown streamlines. Thus, the study investigated the essence of mentoring programme in shaping the professional behaviour of student-teachers in the Assin North Municipality. The study was conducted in the Assin North Municipal Assembly in the Central Region of Ghana. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A sample of 200 student-teachers and 130 teacher-mentors were selected for the study through simple random sampling. The instrument for collecting data was adapted. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that mentors provided help to student-teachers in unearthing their potentials in teaching, acted as role-models for student-teachers, and helped improve teaching abilities of student-teachers through regular feedback. It was recommended that authorities of Colleges of Education fully prepare teacher-mentors to effectively assist their student-teachers during the mentorship period.

Paediatric career decision: a literature review of motivational factors.

Unless decision-makers for the future paediatric workforce are aware of different factors that influence the career choices of candidates, they may not be able to meet the needs of this major specialty. Paediatricians should be perceptive, effective communicators and endlessly patient with children. In this article, we conducted a thorough literature search to explore factors affecting career choices among undergraduate and postgraduate students who choose paediatrics or paediatric subspecialties. We assessed the similarities and differences in decision-making in paediatric, medicine, surgery and orthopaedic career contexts to help the candidates in ranking their career options. The authors found that both intrinsic and extrinsic factors shape the career choices of those seeking to work in paediatrics or paediatric subspecialties. A well-structured career development curriculum and clinical experience are considered the most important extrinsic factors, whereas personal characteristics of the candidate and career needs are considered the most important intrinsic factors. These factors may vary across specialties, and even between different subspecialties within the same major specialty. Some factors are considered very important, while others are deemed less so in comparison. The role of mentoring in career selection is crucial. It has been documented in a sizable body of literature that residents are inspired to pursue the careers of their mentors. Paediatrics is no exception. The decision to pursue a subspecialty training is complex and is affected by multiple factors. Those engaged in managing the workforce of the future in the field of paediatrics must familiarise themselves with the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the candidates' career choices.

An analytical framework-based pedagogical method for scholarly community coaching: A proof of concept

Working in academia is challenging, even more so for those with limited resources and opportunities. Researchers around the world do not have equal working conditions. The paper presents the structure, operation method, and conceptual framework of the SM3D Portal's community coaching method, which is built to help Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and researchers in low-resource settings overcome the obstacle of inequality and start their career progress. The community coaching method is envisioned by three science philosophies (cost-effectiveness, transparency spirit, and proactive attitude) and established and operated based on the Serendipity-Mindsponge-3D knowledge (SM3D) management framework (i.e., mindsponge thinking and Bayesian Mindsponge Framework analytics serve as the coaching program's foundational theory and analytical tools). The coaching method also embraces Open Science's values for lowering the cost of doing science and encouraging the trainees to be transparent, which is expected to facilitate the self-correcting mechanism of science through open data, open review, and open dialogue. Throughout the training process, members are central beneficiaries by gaining research knowledge and skills, acquiring publication as the training's product, and shifting their mindsets from “I can't do it” to “I can do it,” and at the same time transforming a mentee to be ready for a future mentor's role. The coaching method is thus one of the members, for the member, by the members.•The paper provides the structure, operation method, and conceptual framework of the SM3D Portal's community coaching method, which is built to help Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and researchers in low-resource settings overcome the obstacle of inequality and start their career progress.•The paper presents three major science philosophies envisioning the establishment and operation of scholarly community coaching.•The paper employs the mindsponge theory and BMF analytics to construct a conceptual framework explaining how an environment is created to help shift members’ mindsets from “I can't do it” to “I can do it.”

The Role of Immigrant Generation and Mentors in Educational Attainment

Social capital, including engagement with mentors, facilitates educational attainment. However, engagement with mentors differs significantly across groups of adolescents with different backgrounds, including an immigrant background. We investigate how immigrant generation predicts adolescents’ engagement with mentors and different types of mentors (i.e., school-based and non-school-based), the association of mentors with educational attainment, and these estimates’ heterogeneity based on the immigrant generation. We analyzed nationally representative Add Health data from N = 11,242 adolescents by using school fixed-effect linear probability models. Results show that adolescents from immigrant generations 1 and 2 were less likely than those from generation 3+ to have a mentor, but there were no significant differences in engaging with school-based mentors. Mentors predicted educational attainment; school-based mentor effects were larger than non-school-based mentor effects. The associations between mentors and college attendance and graduation were largest for first-generation immigrants. Our findings indicate the importance of structures supporting relationship-building and mentorship in schools and wider communities.

Legitimate youth building: The role of parents and mentors

Legitimate youth building: The role of parents and mentors

Наукове обґрунтування педагогічних умов формування соціальної компетентності студентів

At the article, it was primed that it was appointed pedagogical conditions for the formation of social competence. The importance of improving the quality of professional training of students (scientific-pedagogical, practical, psycho-physiological, psychological) is evidently up to new skills in society, directed at the formation of social competence, as well as changing roles from the functions of a curator, curator and clerk from the traditional role of an expert mentor to the innovative role of a facilitator – the leader and participant in the educational process. It is described the creation in the student government of a special body that accepts the formation of the social welfare of students on the basis of the coordination of the students, the administration of the university, various social institutions, the development and implementation nominative social programs and projects included in various types of social practices. Propionated by the organization of the bodies of student government to the club «Startup» with the method of goal-directed formation of students’ social compe tence in the totality of social values, motives, knowledge, understanding, psychophysiological and psychological qualities.

ПРОБЛЕМА ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЯ ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ ИНФАНТИЛЬНОСТИ

Many years of practical educational work in the role of an expert mentor of a youth association allowed the author to formulate a problem partially related to the deformation of the country's cultural field in the post-Soviet period. Possible social and individual ways of overcoming the problem of civil infantilism, deeply rooted in human existence, are revealed.

Driving Innovation and Leadership Opportunities for Women in the Expanding Field of AI and Technology

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of artificial intelligence and technology, EmpowerHerAI offers a fresh approach to empowering women via innovation and leadership roles. Gender-Balanced Recruitment (GBR), the Inclusive Leadership Index (ILI), and the Mentorship Matching Algorithm (MMA) are the three algorithms that make up the suggested method, which offers a thorough, data-driven answer. ILI assesses and improves inclusive leadership practices, MMA maximizes individual mentoring, and GBR tackles gender gaps in hiring. With its dynamic and integrated architecture covering the full professional lifetime, the technique outshines previous methods. EmpowerHerAI is a game-changing program that promotes diversity and inclusion in all aspects of AI, including hiring, mentoring, and leadership roles, making it easier for women to break into these important industries.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Role of Mentorship for Women in Psychology

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Role of Mentorship for Women in Psychology

Mentoring Experience for Career Advancement: The perspectives of Black Women Academic Nurse Leaders

Mentoring is critical for career advancement in all professions. It is especially crucial for leadership development and succession planning. Studies suggest that increasing the racial minority representation in higher-level leadership will provide diverse skill sets, promote innovation, and yield positive outcomes. The study aimed to examine how Black women academic nurse leaders perceive mentoring in academic nursing using critical race theory as the guiding framework and explore the crucial role of mentorship in promoting and advancing Black women academic nurse leaders. The study used a narrative qualitative research design, purposive sampling, and unstructured interviews to collect and thematically analyze data. Findings fall under two major themes; being mentored and mentoring others. The findings highlight perceived significant differences in the allocation of resources and mentoring for career advancement in academic nursing for Black nurses compared to those classified as white. Increasing diversity in nursing requires deliberate effort from majority white leadership.

Transitioning Out of Esports: Exploring the Experiences of Professional Esports Players in South Korea

This study explored the experiences of retired esports players, focusing particularly on their transition out of esports. Utilizing a qualitative approach, interviews were conducted with four retired professional esports players in South Korea. A thematic analysis revealed four recurring themes: career pressure and uncertainty, lack of preretirement planning, demand for mentorship support, and necessity for a realistic perspective on talent. The findings indicated that significant pressure and financial insecurity during their careers often catalyzed the players’ decisions to retire. Players were unprepared for postesports life due to inadequate preretirement planning. This study highlights the crucial roles of mentorship and realistic talent assessments in facilitating smoother career transitions. The main contribution of this research lies in its empirical evidence, which stresses the need for structured support systems for esports players transitioning out of professional gaming. Stakeholders within the esports industry can utilize these findings to formulate policies and programs aimed at providing financial assistance, career planning, mentorship, and guidance to players during their careers and upon retirement. The outcomes of this study can serve as a foundation for future research by clarifying the necessity for broader investigations into the experiences of esports players and the development of practical strategies to mitigate their transition challenges.

New mentor role introduced to help train independent pharmacist prescribers in Scotland

Three Scottish health boards are trialling a new role designed to encourage more people to become designated prescribing practitioners (DPPs). DPPs supervise independent prescribing trainees during their 90 hours of ‘experiential learning’, which forms part of their training. Anyone wishing to train as an independent prescriber (IP) must first identify a suitable DPP. However, there […]

Factors Influencing TVET Teacher’s TPACK Competencies in Peninsular Malaysia

Developing competent teachers is one of the main focuses of national TVET's transformation. The teaching profession demands that teachers constantly strive to improve the quality of their professionalism to become competent and quality teachers. In addition, TVET teachers must be prepared to withstand the technological boom in the industrial revolution 4.0 digital era to keep them in line with 21st-century learning. Thus, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework is designed to meet the competencies that TVET teachers need. The primary purpose of this study was to assess the factors that influence the TPACK competency of TVETTeachers. Furthermore, to determine the relationship between mentoring role, school environment, and TVET teacher’s competencies. A total of 400 TVET teachers from two categories of TVET-related institutions under the Malaysian Education TVET division were selected as the study’s sample: vocational education upper secondary stream (PVMA) from National Secondary School (SS) and Vocational College (VC). Data were analyzedusing a t-test, correlation, and multiple linear regression. The findings revealed significant differences in the level of technological knowledge competency between the two school categories. The role of mentoring and the school environment is also significantly related to the TPACK competency of TVET teachers. Meanwhile, the school environment predicts a change in the TPACK teachers' competency for TVET teachers in Peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, the study discovers the role of mentoring role and school environment in determining new factors influencing TVET teachers’ TPACK competency. Forfurther research, it is recommended to study the mentoring role in mediating the relationship between the school environment and TVET teachers’ TPACK competency.

Diversifying gender equity in leadership in public relations: the role of mentoring and instrumental support at the organizational level

PurposeThe rise of a professional career presents women in today's public relations profession an intense challenge in balancing professional and family responsibilities. Therefore, this study is motivated to investigate female public relations professionals' perceptions of work–family conflict in their daily life. Specifically, the authors focused the research on women working in the professions of communication and public relations in the United States.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was designed and conducted in the United States. The final sample includes 512 women working full-time in public relations and communication. In addition, the authors pre-specified several demographic quotas in sampling design in order to recruit a diverse group of female professionals nationwide.FindingsThe findings of this research study confirmed that female professionals have to constantly make changes to their plans for family activities when there is a conflict due to work-related duties. Such impact is particularly intense for professionals in the age bracket of 31–40. They have to use a wide variety of coping strategies to manage the work–family conflict. Findings in the present research study confirmed the critical role of mentoring in providing extra support and to help junior female professionals find coping solutions. Effective mentor–mentee networks can be established and used as valuable resources to support women in managing work–family conflict.Originality/valueBy investigating current female professionals' perceptions on work–life conflict and their adoption of relevant coping strategies in the workplace, this research provides solid evidence that organizations should dedicate efforts in providing strong support in programs and policies and makes the options available to female professionals at all levels. The present research highlights the importance of building mentor–mentee relationships as an effective supportive approach when managing work–family conflict.

The Impact of Parent and Family Caregiver Roles Among Canadian Radiation Oncologists

Working parents, and a rising number of adults delivering care for aging relatives, experience numerous challenges in their personal, family, professional, and financial lives owing to multiple responsibilities. This study describes the experiences of Canadian radiation oncologist (RO) parents and family caregivers, reporting challenges that may exist in providing family care with clinical and academic work commitments. Canadian ROs, via RO heads of departments in cancer centers across Canada, and physician members of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey between November 2021 and January 2022. The survey focused on demographics, experiences of pregnancy and leave, parenting and adult caregiving responsibilities, and self-care. A total of 103 staff ROs (38%) completed the survey and 78 (75.7%) identified as having a parental (76 [89.7%]) and/or other family caregiver (8 [10.3%]) role; 41% were female and 59% were male, with no difference between genders in the number of children (median, 2; interquartile range, 1-3; P=.17). More female respondents took parental leave for their first child compared with male respondents (mean, 29 vs 6 weeks; P < .001). Of male respondents who started caring for their first child during residency, 27% took parental leave, compared with 77% who started caring for their first child as a staff member (P=.003). The majority of respondents described "always/usually" having collegial support for each pregnancy and parental leave. Both genders described parental responsibilities as negatively affecting attendance at conferences (male, 65%; female, 77%; P=.31) and early or late work-related meetings (male, 76%; female, 79%; P=1.0). More female respondents described parental responsibilities as negatively affecting their career (50% vs 29%; P=.085). Of female respondents, 52% (vs 26% of male respondents; P=.044) identified a physician mentor or positive role model around parenting issues. Parental and other family caregiving responsibilities are not gender unique in Canadian ROs, but competing work and family roles may affect genders differently.

The role of collaboration and mentorship in the publication of surgical resident research.

Research is an integral part of surgical training and a mandated competency by national accreditation bodies. Most residents engage in research, but the conversion of this research into peer-reviewed publications is unknown. The objectives of this study were to assess the conversion rate of resident research into published manuscripts and determine what variables predict publication. Through a retrospective design, 99 resident research abstracts were identified from the Surgery Research Day at the University of Saskatchewan 2008-2018. Publication status was verified using Google Scholar and PubMed. Variables associated with resident-specific, mentor-specific, and project-specific variables were assessed for their role in predicting publication. Fifty-two (53%) of the 99 abstracts were published in a peer-reviewed journal, and 43 (43%) were presented at a national conference. Logistic regression analysis revealed multidisciplinary research (OR 4.46, CI 1.8-11.4, p = 0.002), projects involving multiple resident researchers (OR 2.56, CI 1.02-6.43, p = 0.045), and faculty supervisor having > 25 publications (OR 2.46, CI 1.03-5.88, p = 0.042) as significant predictors of publication. Our study identifies three variables related to collaboration and mentorship that can serve as potential starting points to increase research productivity amongst medical trainees.

Exploring the Cultivation Model of Innovative Talents for Undergraduate Students Based on the Evaluation of Innovative Ability

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, China has implemented an innovation-driven development strategy to meet the urgent need for innovative and entrepreneurial talents in society. Deepening a series of innovation and entrepreneurship education reforms in colleges and universities is a critical measure to implement the innovation-driven development strategy more quickly. Meanwhile, cultivating high-quality specialists with international vision, innovative consciousness, innovative spirit, innovative ability, and practical ability is an important guarantee for implementing the national innovation development strategy. Thus, this paper first summarizes the main practices of cultivating innovative talents in economics majors and their effectiveness systematically and analyzes the main problems encountered in the process of cultivating innovative talents in economics majors. Then based on 498 questionnaires, it also explores the influencing factors of the innovation ability of undergraduate students in economics majors. The results show that the basic skills about studies are the main factor that affects the innovation ability of undergraduate students in economics majors, the innovation spirit is a secondary factor, and the influences of innovation skills and comprehensive quality are the weakest. Finally, the paths to promote the cultivation of innovative talents in economics majors are proposed in terms of optimizing talent cultivation goals, adjusting the curriculum structure system, strengthening practical teaching, playing the role of undergraduate mentorship, and relying on the construction of undergraduate research and innovation teams.

Peer mentorship to build research capacity among members of the International Student Surgical Network (InciSioN): a proof of concept study

BackgroundInternational Student Surgical Network (InciSioN) is the largest student and trainee global surgery interest group worldwide and its members have contributed significantly to global surgery research. The InciSioN Research Capacity-Building (IReCaB) program aimed to enhance the research skills and confidence of participants via a peer mentorship model.MethodsAfter an open call to members of InciSioN to enroll, participants’ knowledge of research methods and the process was evaluated through a test to assign mentor and mentee roles, with mentors being those who scored ≥ 20/25. Mentors then delivered a series of four webinars to help disseminate research methodology to mentees. Finally, mentees were tested on their knowledge of research and their satisfaction with the program was also evaluated.ResultsFifty-two participants, mostly from LMICs (n = 23/52, 44.2%) were enrolled, and 36 completed the program. There was a significant improvement in the proportion of questions answered correctly on the post-program test (R = 0.755, p < 0.001). Post-IReCaB test scores were greater than pre-IReCaB scores (p < 0.001). The difference in confidence after the course was also significant (p < 0.001). IReCaB participants successfully designed, implemented, and published an international cross-sectional study.ConclusionThis study showed improvements in participants’ understanding of theoretical components of scientific research. We offer a model for research capacity building that can be implemented, modeled, and further refined by similar organizations with academic research goals.

THE EFFECT OF E-TICKET SANCTION ON CHANGE OF CHILDREN BEHAVIOR ON THE CASE OF TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATION IN BENGKULU CITY

This analysis aims to provide a description so that children and parents know about the E-Ticketing regulations in traffic law. Describing E-ticketing can influence parents to prevent children from violating traffic laws in using motorized vehicles. The method used in this study was an empirical legal research method with the sociological juridical research approach. In this study, the data used were primary and secondary data. Then the data were analyzed qualitatively by means of deductive-inductive thinking. From the results of the research conducted by the writer, it can be concluded that: (1) There are several factors behind the children committing traffic violations, namely as follows: (a) the lack of children’s knowledge of traffic rules. In most cases, the children did not have a driving license, therefore they did not have enough understanding regarding the applicable traffic rules, and (b) the lack of supervision and ignorance of parents so that they allow, even facilitate, children to use motorized vehicles, this is also a major factor in the increase in traffic violations and accidents by children in Bengkulu City. (2) With the implementation of E-Ticket sanction with a maximum fine, Investigators at the Directorate of Traffic of Bengkulu Police Department have carried out their roles properly and have been in accordance with the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Moreover, they also have carried out their functions as maintainers of Security, Safety, Order, and Traffic Smoothness. Thus they can take action against traffic violations by children as a whole. Furthermore, from the process of taking action against violations by using the E-Ticketing, besides being able to reduce the number of traffic violations by children, parents can also take on the role of supervisors and mentors for their children, so that parents are able to change the behavior of children to be more aware of traffic laws at a later time.

Training Generations of Clinician Educators: Applying the Novel Clinician Educator Milestones to Faculty Development

Training Generations of Clinician Educators: Applying the Novel Clinician Educator Milestones to Faculty Development