1. What are the benefits and challenges of peer mentoring in CPRS?

Provide examples from your own experience or from the literature.

- Benefits: Peer mentoring can enhance academic performance,

motivation, self-confidence, social skills, and career development of

CPRS students. It can also foster a sense of belonging and community

among peers who share similar interests and goals.

- Challenges: Peer mentoring can also pose some difficulties, such as

mismatched expectations, personality conflicts, lack of time, training, or

resources, and ethical dilemmas. It can also create dependency or

competition among mentees or mentors.

- Examples: You can cite specific examples from your own peer

mentoring experience or from relevant studies or articles that illustrate the

benefits and challenges of peer mentoring in CPRS.

2. How would you apply the principles of adult learning theory to design

an effective mentoring program for CPRS students? Explain your

rationale and provide examples of specific strategies or activities.

- Principles: Adult learning theory suggests that adults learn best when

they are self-directed, motivated by intrinsic factors, engaged in

experiential and problem-based learning, and able to connect new

knowledge to their prior experiences and contexts.

- Rationale: Applying these principles to mentoring can help create a

learner-centered and collaborative environment that respects the

autonomy, needs, interests, and goals of CPRS students. It can also

facilitate active learning and reflection that enhances their skills and

competencies in CPRS.

- Examples: You can provide examples of specific strategies or activities

that incorporate these principles, such as setting SMART goals,

conducting needs assessments, providing feedback and support,

facilitating peer discussions or projects, using case studies or simulations,

etc.

3. What are some of the ethical issues or dilemmas that may arise in

mentoring relationships in CPRS? How would you handle them according

to the CPRS code of ethics and professional standards? Provide examples

and explain your reasoning