Critical Perspectives on Mentoring: Trends and Issues. Information Series.

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Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.

Adult Development; Adult Learning; Colleges; Cultural Differences; Definitions; Educational Environment; Educational History; Educational Practices; Educational Research; Educational Technology; Educational Trends; Ethnic Groups; Futures (of Society); Interpersonal Relationship; Interprofessional Relationship; Learning Processes; Mentors; Minority Groups; Models; Postsecondary Education; Research Needs; Schools; Social Integration; Social Isolation; Technological Advancement; Theory Practice Relationship; Training; Transformative Learning; Universities; Womens Education; Work Environment

This document contains six papers exploring emerging viewpoints, issues, and trends related to mentoring and adult learning. "Mentoring: From Athena to the 21st Century" (Catherine A. Hansman) traces the definitions of the term "mentor" and mentoring practices that have evolved since antiquity. "Emerging Perspectives on Mentoring: Fostering Adult Learning and Development" (Vivian M. Mott) examines the transformative nature of mentoring relationships, the limitations of mentoring relationships, personal narratives of several mentored professionals, and the promise of mentoring. "Mentoring in Contexts: The Workplace and Educational Institutions" (Andrea D. Ellinger) discusses the different contexts in which mentoring occurs and reviews recent research on mentoring in workplaces and educational institutions. "Telementoring: Shaping Mentoring Relationships for the 21st Century" (Talmadge Guy) defines telementoring, explains how it has been affected by technology, presents models of telementoring in schools and work organizations, and considers sociocultural and demographic factors affecting telementoring. "Diversity and Power in Mentoring Relationships" (Catherine A. Hansman) discusses the importance of mentoring for members of marginalized groups, including women and members of racial and ethnic minorities. "Facing Forward: Implications for Practice and Suggestions for Future Research" (Catherine A. Hansman) presents the story of a reluctant mentor and considers its implications for practice and research. (Contains 191 references.) (MN)

2002

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