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Mentor Forum 2013-2014

Goals for the Mentor Forum:
 * Create learning experiences that build mentor/coaching capacity using the Framework for Mentoring
 * Build participant capacity to reflect on self and others using the growth mindset
 * Create a rigorous learning opportunity that is responsive to the needs of adult learners, with many responsibilties in an environment with many priorities
 * Facilitate learning experiences that offer participants the opportunity to share evidence from practice, seek feedback from peers, and self-direct learning.



__**Goal 1:Create learning experiences that build mentor/coaching capacity using the Framework for Mentoring**__
participant capacity to reflect on self and others using the growth mindset
 * Base all experiences on evidence/data/practice
 * Use the Mentor Framework as a tool for assessing evidence/data/practice through formal and informal experiences
 * Follow the cycle of development: allow for learning(including safe practice), implementation, reflection,adjustment and feedback

__**Goal 2: Build** participant capacity to reflect on self and others using the growth mindset__

 * Infuse work of Carol Dweck in all sessions-explicit or implicit
 * Build learning experiences that offer participants the opportunity to embrace challenges, persist despite obstacles, provide and learn from criticism (feedback), be inspired and learn from others' success.
 * Model growth mindset in facilitation.

__Goal 3: Create a rigorous learning opportunity that is responsive to the needs of adult learners, with many responsibilties in an environment with many priorities__

 * Utilize the Adult Facilitation framework to create meaningful learning experiences.
 * Collect needs assessment data from participants (formative and summative) to inform all learning experiences
 * Differentiate assessment and learning experiences based on the needs of the participants

__Goal 4: Facilitate learning experiences that offer participants the opportunity to share evidence from practice, seek feedback from peers, and self-direct learning.__

 * Build learning experiences that allow participants to self-direct learning based on need
 * Each online learning session should include research on topic, reflection questions to guide participant thinking and conversation, and opportunities to post evidence from practice when applicable.
 * Each face-to-face session should include opportunities for participants to share evidence from practice, reflect on practice and receive feedback from peers (Reference Cycle of Learning)

=Important Facilitator Notes=

1. Commitment-If you would like to facilitate the Mentor Forum, you will commit to the following:
 * Working with colleagues to plan and provide feedback to participants
 * Utilize participant data to inform all session plans
 * Meet all planning deadlines (see facilitator contract for additional information)
 * Schedule meeting times with participants at a location that is convenient for you and participants. You must meet the number of times indicated for the class-but you have flexibility in the time/day/location
 * Provide a monthly summary to Meredith that includes key take aways from face to face sessions, highlights 1 participant who demonstrated a growth mindset with evidence from their practice.

2. "Compensation"-The Mentor Forum is worth 2 AUs. Therefore, you will receive 4 AUs as a facilitator. To receive the AUs, you must meet all requirements and hold participants accountable to the requirements of the course.

3. Facilitator Roles-You will be placed in teams of facilitators. As a team, you can divide responsibilities by the following roles: Managing online learning, facilitating face-to-face session, providing feedback on evidence using the Framework for Mentoring, Logistics (copies, finding research articles, identifying learning opportunities, etc.)

As a facilitator of this session, you are a trailblazer in a new method of professional development. I will be very interested in your feedback on how things are working and ways we can adjust this process to meet your need and your participant needs! Thank you so much for considering this opportunity.