by Jean Rhodes
In an influential chapter, mentoring researchers Timothy Cavell and Chris Elledge (2014) argued that the field of youth mentoring needs to move from the common “relationship as intervention” model (i.e., the friendship model where the primary goal … Read the rest
by Jean Rhodes
“A red herring is something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important issue. It may be either a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or audiences towards a false conclusion. ” Wikipedia… Read the rest
summarized by Stella Kanchewa
Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 69-78.
Introduction: Credit bearing service-learning experiences for college students can mutually engender growth among students who participate within these courses and the communities they serve. Students’ experiences within these … Read the rest
What goes into a successful relationship between a mentor and mentee?
According to research, those being mentored should be open to feedback, be active listeners, be respectful of their mentor’s time — including being on time and prepared for meetings … Read the rest
by Jean Rhodes
In an interesting study (Kogut & Ritov, 2005), people were asked to donate money to help a poor seven-year-old girl from Mali named Rokia. Many were so moved by her story that they gave generously. But when … Read the rest
When children expect aggression from others, it may cause them to be overly aggressive themselves, a new study finds.
While the pattern is more common in some cultures than others, a four-year longitudinal study involving 1,299 children and their parents … Read the rest
What’s in a relationship? An examination of social capital, race and class in mentoring relationships
Gaddis, S. (2012). What’s in a relationship? An examination of social capital, race and class in mentoring relationships. Social Forces, 90 (4), 1237-1269.
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by Jean E. Rhodes
My resolution for 2019 is to finally complete and submit my new book, tentatively titled “Rethinking Mentoring.” One thing I discuss is in the book is that, despite careful screening and interviewing, evidence-based training and case … Read the rest
By Gabe Kuperminc
(reprinted from YOUTHMENTORING Digest – 18 Dec 2018 to 19 Dec 2018 – Special issue
(#2018-131)
A review of group mentoring on the National Mentoring Resource Center Website:
https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/index.php/what-works-in-mentoring/model-and-population-reviews.html?id=121
Final report from my recently completed OJJDP grant … Read the rest
Hi Friends, It’s Melanie Ervin, Director of Communication of Adopt A Class. I am here to share our work and 3 lessons we’ve learned that has sustained our … Read the rest
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