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A '''mentor''' is a wise and trusted counselor or [[teacher]]. In a '''mentorship''', a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person-who can be referred to as a protégé, or [[apprentice]] -- to develop in a specified capacity. Usually the mentor is older than the protégé. | {{Header|Mentor 04/22}} | ||
A '''mentor''' is a wise and trusted counselor or [[teacher]]. In a '''mentorship''', a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person-who can be referred to as a protégé, or [[apprentice]] -- to develop in a specified capacity. Usually, the mentor is older than the protégé. | |||
The word ''Mentor'' was inspired by the character of Mentor in Homer's "<I>Odyssey</I>". Historically significant systems of mentorship include traditional Greek [[pederasty]], the guru - disciple tradition practiced in Hinduism and Buddhism, Elders, the discipleship system practiced by Rabbinical Judaism and the Christian church, and apprenticing under the medieval guild system. | The word ''Mentor'' was inspired by the character of Mentor in Homer's "<I>Odyssey</I>". Historically significant systems of mentorship include traditional Greek [[pederasty]], the guru-disciple tradition practiced in Hinduism and Buddhism, Elders, the discipleship system practiced by Rabbinical Judaism and the Christian church, and apprenticing under the medieval guild system. | ||
== Instructing, coaching and mentoring == | == Instructing, coaching and mentoring == | ||
It is important to appreciate the differences between instructing, coaching and mentoring. Instructing deals largely with the dissemination of knowledge. [[Coach]]ing deals primarily with skill building, whereas a mentor is one who helps shape the outlook or attitude of the individual. | It is important to appreciate the differences between instructing, coaching, and mentoring. Instructing deals largely with the dissemination of knowledge. [[Coach]]ing deals primarily with skill-building, whereas a mentor is one who helps shape the outlook or attitude of the individual. | ||
== Spanking magazine == | == Spanking magazine == | ||
'''Mentor''' is also the name of a [[spanking magazine]], see [[Mentor (magazine)]]. | '''Mentor''' is also the name of a [[spanking magazine]], see [[Mentor (magazine)]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mentoring]] | |||
* [[Tutor]] | * [[Tutor]] | ||
* [[Private teacher]] | * [[Private teacher]] | ||
{{Wr|Mentorship|Youth mentoring}} | {{Wr|Mentorship|Youth mentoring}} | ||
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If you wish to become a mentor, or if you are interested in finding a mentor, my contact information is in the footer information below | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 24 April 2022
A mentor is a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. In a mentorship, a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person-who can be referred to as a protégé, or apprentice -- to develop in a specified capacity. Usually, the mentor is older than the protégé.
The word Mentor was inspired by the character of Mentor in Homer's "Odyssey". Historically significant systems of mentorship include traditional Greek pederasty, the guru-disciple tradition practiced in Hinduism and Buddhism, Elders, the discipleship system practiced by Rabbinical Judaism and the Christian church, and apprenticing under the medieval guild system.
Instructing, coaching and mentoring
It is important to appreciate the differences between instructing, coaching, and mentoring. Instructing deals largely with the dissemination of knowledge. Coaching deals primarily with skill-building, whereas a mentor is one who helps shape the outlook or attitude of the individual.
Spanking magazine
Mentor is also the name of a spanking magazine, see Mentor (magazine).
See also
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Mentorship ]
A Personal Note from Robin
If you wish to become a mentor, or if you are interested in finding a mentor, my contact information is in the footer information below
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