The ToddCast - Mentors/Mentorships
Mentors/Mentorships - Even though teachers are expected to be the experts in their subject area, often times there are things that we don't know. This is especially true with gifted students who might come with a lot of prior understanding and need to be challenged at a level the teacher cannot provide. One strategy for overcoming this is using mentors/mentorships to provide students with access to a unique learning experience that is going to grow their understanding. There are various things a mentor can provide 1) expertise, 2) experience, 3) exposure 4) educational, 5) emotional. Finding the right mentor to work with a student could be the learning experience of a lifetime.