Facilitating Learning with FD5
Carve out 15 to 20 minutes during an existing faculty meeting, educational session or onboarding event to incorporate a FacDev in 5 video and discussion.
- Watch. View the short video as a group or individually.
- Reflect & Discuss. Use the questions below to explore how the concepts apply in your educational setting.
- Reinforce. Share the Key Takeaways to consolidate learning and for reference after the session. Scan the QR code on the brief to revisit the video anytime.
- Revisit. Return to the video over time to reinforce learning, deepen discussion, and connect new experiences to your educational practice.
Being an Effective Mentor
Consider these Reflection Questions
Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content with colleagues or students.
- Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content.
- What are some of the biggest barriers you have experienced in your mentoring relationships?
- What strategies have you adopted into your practice to set up realistic expectations for the mentoring relationship among your mentees?
- One of the suggested tips in this video was to balance support and challenge. What are some examples of ways you have challenged learners in your mentoring conversations?
- Dr. Oliva mentioned five foundational skills for effective mentoring: active listening, awareness of cultural and gender differences, balancing support and challenge, respecting professional boundaries, and being aware of other support mechanisms. What are some other foundational skills you think are essential for effective mentoring?
Download the Key Takeaways Resource
Key Takeaways are one-page resources that accompany each Fac Dev in 5 video. They provide a quick summary of the video's key tips, along with a short list of additional resources for further exploration.
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