Mentor's Manual

Section III

Understanding the Essentials of Class Administration

Facilitating for Excellence: Organize Your Classroom for Success

All the remaining items in this Section of the manual refer to specific dimensions of mentoring that make the difference in whether your classroom experience is truly excellent or not. To be a solid facilitator and mentor of adults in training demands that you be well organized, clear in your communication regarding assignments and duties, and careful in your record keeping. In many cases, the difference between a good and unsound mentor is their attention to detail, especially in managing their schedule, processing grades, communicating assignments, and offering specific counsel at the appropriate times throughout the course. Pay attention to the insights below, and incorporate them into your own mentoring regimen. Doing so will ensure a more pleasant learning experience for your students, and less headaches and fretting from you!