Skills and Attributes of Generations Y and Z/motivate/inspire/teens


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	Key Skills and attributes of a Generations Y and Z Teacher-Mentor The effective Teacher-Mentor is someone students believe in, respect and honor. Honorable Teacher-Mentors are regarded by students as honest, upright, sincere, loyal and genuine; have high credibility, are reliable and true to what they believe is right and are prepared to accept and acknowledge personal responsibility for their actions. In the C21 such teachers are going to be sought after by Generation Y and Generation Z students looking for role models and people, outside of the immediate family, to inspire and encourage them. Where students cross paths with such Teacher-Mentors: they comply with the Teacher-Mentors' wishes because they want what the Teacher-Mentors want. they believe in the credibility of the Teacher-Mentors as Teacher-Mentors put across the message of believing in their students. they willingly and wholeheartedly give themselves to what the Teacher-Mentors asks of them. the Teacher-Mentors have power with others, not over them. Teacher-Mentors appreciate that students always have a choice as to how they respond to situations, issues etc., even if that choice might be limited by personal circumstances. Some of the key skills and attributes of Teacher-Mentors, therefore, will include: Honesty Good communication skills: the ability to listen, understand, reflect, clarify, validate, encourage, question, give constructive feedback Goal setting and achieving using a straightforward action plan A clearly defined set of values A sincere interest in the well-being of the student The ability to motivate and inspire The desire to make a difference Patience Sound management of time skills Being approachable, flexible and open-minded Teamwork Empathy Respect (self-respect and respect for others) Knows personal limitations The ability to always see the bigger picture Fair Objective Well organized Creative and innovative Tolerant A sense of humour Non-judgmental \| 16 Steps to Effective Youth Mentoring \| Skills and Attributes of Generations Y and Z \| Teacher-Mentor Challenges \| Mentoring Journey (Poem) \| 10 Goal Setting Commandments \| Teachers Song \| The Invitation (Poem) \| Book for Generations Y 2Z Teacher-Mentors \| Practical Tips For Generation Y and Z Teachers \| Top 10 Tips for Connecting with Young people \| A Brighter Place: 5 Song CD 4 Teachers & Mentors \| Managing Generation Y \| Generation Y Skills Needed for the 21st Century \| 10 Habits of highly effective Parents \| \| Return Home \| Meet Robin \| Setting up a Mentoring Program \| Mentor \| Gen Y2Z Teacher-Mentors \| Peer Mentor \| GR8MATES program Blog \| Blog 4 Parents and Teenagers \| Robin's Great Links \| Contact Robin \|