Role+of+the+Mentor

Your role is very important in assisting the groups with their projects. In order to set you on the right track here are a few key points that should be addressed in the meetings with your student team:
 * Role of the mentor **


 * ** Time-line: ** A __detailed timeline is mentioned below with short term deadlines for all aspects of student’s research__ gathering phase of their project. If they need to meet with people for interviews, set up appointments, search the internet, make phone calls, etc. these things should be noted and marked on their team calendar. This should include meetings with you, the mentor.
 * ** The team should be meeting with their mentor twice a week. ** Teachers will contact you about the students in your team and then you can work out when you would be able to meet with the team.
 * ** Ideas!!!!: ** You are an idea bank! Most of your meeting will probably be spent brainstorming, listening to, and discussing ideas of how to move forward. You may be able to help with setting up interviews or phoning people for the team.
 * ** Comments: ** As a mentor you will have a __team meeting form__ to fill in during each meeting you have with your team and this will serve as a guide to you. If you’d like, you and your team can fill out the team portion together the teachers your comments when it’s convenient for you. You will be asked for your feedback on each student – participation, work ethic, communication, group work etc. – towards the end of the unit and this team meeting from will help this reflection
 * ** Focus: ** One role of a mentor is to keep the students focused and to make sure their plans and proposals are realistic. With their mentor they should:
 * Report their progress between meetings
 * Plan their next steps
 * Consult the timeline and make sure they have meet or will meet deadlines
 * Share their journals
 * Discuss possible format for their project e.g. Video, PowerPoint, slideshow, report etc.


 * Please note: **
 * Mentors do not do the work for students
 * Mentors do not tell students the direction to take, but instead ask
 * Probing questions to help facilitate their inquiry.
 * The classroom teacher and the IB Coordinator will provide support.