Through on-campus experiential placements (embedded mentorship), students will participate in the peer mentoring of international students in the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program. Students receive upfront training and ongoing support in mentorship, using aspects of the learning-centred mentoring paradigm (reciprocity, collaboration and the elaboration of mutually-defined goals). Students document their learning through a structured portfolio. Prior to beginning mentorship placements, students will participate in intensive training workshops (start of term) on: second language learning, reflective practice, goal-setting, and cross-cultural communication.
Through on-campus experiential placements (embedded mentorship), students will participate in the peer mentoring of international students in the McMaster English Language Development (MELD) program. Students receive upfront training and ongoing support in mentorship, using aspects of the learning-centred mentoring paradigm (reciprocity, collaboration and the elaboration of mutually-defined goals). Students document their learning through a structured portfolio. Prior to beginning mentorship placements, students will participate in intensive training workshops (start of term) on: second language learning, reflective practice, goal-setting, and cross-cultural communication.
