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Werklund Mentorship Program

Professional to Pre-Service Mentorship Peer to Peer Mentorship

Fostering the next generation of teachers

The Werklund Mentorship Program provides mentorship opportunities for students in our Bachelor of Education program. Students are able to participate in the Professional to Pre-Service Program, where alumni, partner teachers, and community members mentor students in their final year; or in the Peer to Peer Program, where final year students mentor students earlier on in the BEd program.

Professional to Pre-Service Program

Professional to Pre-Service Program

Professional Mentors: As an experienced professional, you take great pride in your profession and want to pass on your knowledge to the next generation. Your contribution will help new teachers thrive and excel in their practice.

Pre-Service Teachers: As final year students, you are committed to learning and curious about how to thrive as a beginning teacher. The insight and support your mentor provides can guide you through your BEd and into practice.

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Peer to Peer Program

Peer to Peer Program

Peer to Peer Mentors: As a student in the final year of your program, you know the ins and outs of the BEd and want to share your successes and challenges with students at the beginning of their degree.

Peer to Peer Mentees: As a student earlier on in your degree, you are eager to make the most of your time in the program and set yourself up for success as you progress through your courses, field experience, and other opportunities.

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What's Involved

1: Learn More

Visit the program page links above to read more about the program that interests you. The program pages provide access to the Mentorlink platform used to support our programs.

2: Register

Answer a few questions about what interests you, and what you hope to gain from a mentoring relationship. This helps us match you to someone with similar interests and subject areas.

3: We Match You

Professional mentors will be matched with Pre-Service Teachers in their final year of the program.

Peer to Peer mentors will be matched with students closer to the beginning of their program.

4: Get Connected

Mentees will initiate contact with their mentor once you've been matched. Pairs determine how and when to connect - usually once per month. Good communication is key to a successful mentorship.

Experiential Learning Check-In & Reflection Opportunities

All participants in Experiential Learning programs are welcome and encouraged to attend at least two of the check-in & reflection sessions below as part of their program. Reflection is an incredibly important part of experiential learning. It encourages students to consider their experience so far and to adjusted as needed as they go forward through the rest of their program, or into the next step of their career.

Fall Check-In & Reflection Sessions

  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024: 9:30 am (Zoom)
  • Monday, October 21, 2024: 2:30 pm (in-person)
  • Tuesday, October 29, 2024: 5:00 pm (Zoom)
  • Monday, November 4, 2024: 9:30 am (Zoom)
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024: 12:00 pm (Zoom)
  • Friday, November 29, 2024: 9:30 am (in-person)
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024: 5:00 pm (Zoom)
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024: 9:30 am (in-person)

Winter Check-In & Reflection Sessions

  • Monday, January 20, 2025: 9:30 am (in-person)
  • Monday, January 20, 2025: 2:30 pm (Zoom)
  • Thursday, January 30, 2025: 9:00 am (in-person)
  • Monday, February 3, 2025: 9:30 am (in-person)
  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025: 12:00 pm (Zoom)
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025: 1:30 pm (Zoom)
  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025: 5:00 pm (Zoom)

Creating a network of new and experienced teachers

Creating a network of new and experienced teachers

Questions? Connect with us! werklund.mentorship@ucalgary.ca