Vloga mentorja v izobraževanju starejših odraslih in razvoj mentorskega odnosa

Monika Govekar-Okoliš; Renata Kranjčec

doi:10.4312/as.18.2.43-53

Authors

Monika Govekar-Okoliš
Renata Kranjčec Faculty of Arts, University Ljubljana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4312/as.18.2.43-53

Keywords:

older adults, mentor, mentor’s roles, communication, mentorship, mentee- centered mentoring paradigm, developmental phases in a mentoring relationship

Abstract

The article deals with the importance of the mentor and his role in the education of older adults. Older adults may be not only participants in education, or mentees in mentoring processes, but also mentors to other persons, irrespective of age. It is important that in addition to their specific knowledge and experiences they possess some knowledge of the mentor’s role, of the role of communication and mentoring as a process. These aspects are presented in the article, focusing especially on the common characteristics of mentoring in different areas. The mentee-centered mentoring paradigm is presented as vital for the development of a mentoring relationship. Along with it, the article describes the developmental phases of a mentoring relationship that contribute to the achievement of a good mentorship relationship in the education of older adults.