In Conversation with Paula Fletcher: Mentoring Students for Broad Possibilities
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Faculty Mentoring Award recipient Paula Fletcher from Laurier’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education joins Mary Wilson, vice-provost of Teaching and Learning, in conversation to discuss how she helps build confidence in students, the importance of faculty mentoring one another and the mentors who have shaped her journey.
Laurier’s Donald F. Morgenson Awards for Teaching Excellence honour those who, through their commitment to exemplary teaching, have made significant contributions to the educational experience of Laurier students. Recipients are recognized for both long-standing and early-career excellence, for being classroom innovators and mentors, and for embedding internationalization into their curriculum and pedagogy.
Resources mentioned in the discussion:
- Laurier’s guide to mentorship is available to Laurier instructors on MyLearningSpace by self-registering in “Best Practices in Mentorship”
- Explore Laurier’s Researcher Handbook from the Office of Research Services
- Find out about the Laurier Graduate Enhancement Fund’s projects and apply for funding
- Learn about the Sun Life Centre for Physically Active Communities (CPAC). More information about physically active programs like Movin’ N Groovin’
- Discover the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Laurier
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