Mentor Mentee Cell

Mentor- Mentee Cell is founded by National College of Education, Shimoga with a vision to extend support and guidance to the students studying in the college for the betterment of their academic and professional career and thereby contribute towards nation building. It is very effective system that is aimed to narrow down the gap between the mentee and the mentor and thereby the society in general. The students may come across difficulties during the degree programmes and have to face academic and adjustment challenges in the teaching profession. To cope up with such problems and to enable them to excel in academics and profession as per their potential, a Mentor- Mentee programme for the student teachers of the institution has been developed.

We are providing counselling to the student teachers through personal attention and regular dialogues during their stay on campus, on telephone and by whatsapp groups of the mentees allotted to the teacher concerned as the Mentor. We have been providing them tips on studies, teaching skills, professional skills, personal counselling, guidance regarding career choices, to pass TET, CTET, and to get success in the university examinations. We have also been supporting the mentees in the form of precise content on teaching skill practice, Internship in schools on various aspects etc. Its playing a significant role in bridging the gap between the teacher and the student in internship schools. It has become instrumental in blending the harmonious relationship between the learner and his/her family and the institution at large. It has definitely created a healthy atmosphere in the campus. Consequently, every year the value of teaching profession in the society has been rapidly increasing.

We aim that all students get rightly educated and take the right step towards building their career

Aims and Objectives

• To develop positive mindset between the mentor and the mentee.
• To ensure the quality performance of the students in academics.
• To deal with the issues related for the holistic development of the students.
• To provide mutual support and congenial learning environment.
• To inspire and motivate for higher studies and competitive examinations.
• To discuss stress related issues.
• To regulate the academic involvement and assess the outcome.

Programme Details

• Mentees shall be assigned to the mentors right from the first semester of the programme.
• A mentor shall not have more than 15 mentees at a time.
• The mentees preferably be attached to the same mentor for the entire duration of the programme.
• The mentor shall meet the mentees regularly and record the outcome of the meeting in the hard copy. The details about each mentee will be recorded and periodically updated.
• The mentor shall identify the students performing exceptionally well in curricular or co-curricular activities and report to the head of the institution/department for providing further motivation to advanced/gifted learners.
• The mentor shall also identify the students whose performance/attendance is below par. The mentor shall interact with the student and try to find out the cause of the problem or an indifferent behaviour. If required the mentor will involve the parents, principal for reforming the student teacher in academic, behavioural, discipline,, health and physical well being matters.

Duties/Responsibilities of Mentor:

1. Introduce and discuss the concept of mentor- mentee system with the assigned mentees.
2. Call a meeting of all mentees and record their necessary details in the designated form, note any specific requirement of their students and discuss with them the complete schedule of future meetings.
3. Keep a track of the attendance, academic performance and behavioural aspects of the student teachers by interacting with internship schools and the hostel authorities etc.
4. Support student teachers academically and emotionally and empathetically.
5. Maintain a record of the progress made by the identified underperforming student teachers and take remedial actions wherever required.
6. To guide student teachers regarding their professional development.

Duties/Responsibilities of Mentee:

1. Attend the meeting regularly.
2. Fill personal information in the form at the time of joining the mentor- mentee system.
3. Provide details of attendance, continuous assessment, term end examination, co-curricular, extra- curricular activities to the mentor whenever asked for.
4. Repose confidence in the mentor and seek his/her advice whenever required.
5. Discuss the subject difficulties in the studies, skill practice during micro teaching and simulated teaching, content and internship related issues with their mentors.

Composition of Mentor – Mentee Cell:

Sl. No	Name	Designation
1.	Dr. Chidananda N. K	Principal & Mentor
2.	Dr. Manju N. D	Convener & Mentor
3.	Dr. Prakasha K	Mentor
4.	Dr. Sharana Nayaka	Mentor
5.	Sri. Manjunatha D. S	Mentor
6.	Dr. Lavanaya C. E	Mentor