Peer Mentoring Training Questions

When addressing academic integrity issues with a mentee, what actions might be appropriate? You can choose more than one.

• Explaining the consequences of plagiarism and academic integrity

• don't worry about the academic integrity as you probably will not be caught

• Ignoring the issue to avoid confrontation

• Providing resources for academic workshops on integrity offered by academics

In which ways can mentors guide mentees to balance their academic workload effectively?

• Encouraging overloading courses for faster graduation

• Discussing strategies to prioritize assignments and study time

• Suggesting ignoring less interesting subjects

• Introducing the concept of study binges without rest

When a mentee expresses difficulty in sticking to a schedule, what strategies might a mentor suggest? You can choose more than one.

• Prioritizing tasks and setting realistic deadlines

• Randomizing the sequence of tasks for variety

• Avoiding fixed study hours for flexibility

• blame them for being lazy

What steps can a mentor take to help a mentee struggling with procrastination? You can choose more than one.

• Suggesting the 'last-minute rush' method

• Collaborating on creating a personalised schedule based on the students' timetable

• Advising to take on more responsibilities simultaneously

• Encouraging breaks without a set routine

What are effective communication strategies when addressing conflicts between mentees?

• Encouraging open dialogue

• Taking sides to resolve quickly

• blame both mentees

• leave them alone and walk away as that that isn not your problem to deal with

How can mentors assist mentees in setting achievable goals? You can choose more than one.

• Setting unrealistic expectations

• Encouraging specific, measurable goals

• Creating a flexible timeline

• Providing guidance without autonomy

When a mentee struggles to grasp a complex topic, what approaches might a mentor use to assist them?

• Explaining the concept using relatable, everyday examples and provide study material

• Telling the mentee to seek help from someone else

• don't bother repeating your self twice

• Encouraging the mentee to avoid seeking clarification

How can a mentor support a mentee who feels overwhelmed by the volume of course materials?(bonus point)

• Regularly scheduled check-ins and provide feedback only when asked

• focus on your self as you also have your own problem

• Ignoring mentees' struggles

• Providing feedback only when asked

• Allowing mentees complete independence

What strategies might a mentor suggest to help a mentee struggling with a particular subject's problem-solving techniques?

(bonus point)

• Suggesting to skip readings to save time

• Breaking down the material into smaller, manageable sections

• Advising the mentee to focus solely on lecture notes

• Encouraging memorization rather than understanding concepts

In what ways can mentors guide mentees in preparing for exams or assessments in challenging subjects?

• Encouraging all-night cramming sessions

• Advising on creating a study schedule with regular breaks

• Suggesting to solely rely on past exam papers for preparation

• Discussing effective study methods like active recall and self-quizzing