A journal dedicated to allied health professional practice and education
http://ijahsp.nova.edu      Vol. 3 No. 2    ISSN 1540-580X 

A Peer Reviewed Publication of the College of Allied Health & Nursing at Nova Southeastern University

Mentoring: A Role to Facilitate Academic Change


Ingrid M. Provident, Ed.D, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.

United States


Citation:
Provident, I. Mentoring: A role to facilitate academic change. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. April 2005. Volume 3 Number 2.

Abstract

The concept of mentoring is presented, including a historical overview and definitions of both mentor and protégé as well as corresponding typical roles and responsibilities. Theoretical models of mentoring are presented and contemporary views on using mentors to create meaningful curricular change are discussed. In particular, the overall results of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation’s Curriculum-Mentoring Project are presented. The conclusion appears to be that both the process and outcomes of curriculum change seem to be highly dependent on the communication style and make-up of the faculty and their relationship with the mentor.  

Keywords: mentor, mentoring, academics, change, roles

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