Design Document #2

Design Document 2: define/list mentor & facilitator responsibilities. This is a different kind of a list than the one provided in the Draft EEO Summer Program Document (though that is a good place to start). You need to think about what in particular mentors and facilitators have to do; this list is a brainstorming document - and we will compare lists to ensure we have a clear idea of these responsibilities.

Honestly, I think the mentors and coaches should have interrelated responsibilities. This is meant to be a learning experience for everyone involved (mentors, coaches, and students) and with hope, the experiences will expand beyond the basic responsibilities.

Basic Responsibilities for Mentors:
Interview and assess coaches in terms of interpersonal skills
Set up a basic Google site explaining the program- and walk coaches through it
Work cooperatively with other mentors to evaluate progress as program continues
Create goals for coaches, possibly using a rubric
Meet with coaches on a weekly/biweekly schedule to assess progress


Basic Responsibilities for Coaches:

Identify each students background and what their primary discourse is
Identify similarities between students in the programs
Interrelate the similarities in exercises to strengthen writing skills
Prepare attendance sheets (through Google documents or as a feature of the Google site (if possible) )
Create scripts with modeling/role play to create strong bonds
Assuming all coaches receive laptops: keep separate files/folders on each student