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A Conceptual Approach to Transform and Enhance Academic Mentorship: Through Open Educational Practices Cover

A Conceptual Approach to Transform and Enhance Academic Mentorship: Through Open Educational Practices

Open Praxis
Volume 15 (2023): Issue 4
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Open Access
|Nov 2023
Figures & tables

Figures & Tables

Figure 1

Academic knotworking for growth (Nerantzi, 2023) based on Engeström (2008) and visualisation by Mnaymneh et al. (2021) [adapted and used with permission granted by lead author Marvin Mnaymeh – Figure 1 was digitally created by Odysseas Frank].

Table 1

Mentoring characteristics of the case studies.

CASEMODEBREADTHSCALE – GROUP SIZETYPES OF MENTORINGMENTORING SCHEME/ TRAININGMAIN GOALSINNOVATIVE PRACTICES/
SAIFormalNationalSmallIndividual; e-mentoringMentoring
for mentors and mentees/

  • – Reciprocal learning and support for mentors and mentees

  • – Community bundling amongst mentees

  • – Training and supervision for both parties

  • – Developing an action plan for early careers academic achievements

  • – MDA for enhancing a community building

NTF/CATE pipeline and supportFormal; InformalInstitutional; cross-institutional; nationalmediumIndividual; group; e-mentoringMentoring programme

  • – Offer support to individuals and groups who aspire to become an NTF or /CATE

  • – Academic citizenship through volunteering to support others to become excellent and apply for an NTF or CATE

OE4BWFormalInternationallargeIndividual; group; e-mentoringMentoring programme

  • – Provide support to individuals and groups to develop

  • – Implement an Open Education Project aligned to the SDGs through mentoring arrangements.

  • – Academic citizenship for social good to mentor, enable and support open education projects around the world to help resolve a challenge linked to SDGs using an

#creativeHEInformalNationallargeIndividual; group e-mentoringCommunity with mentoring features build-in

  • – Bring creative practitioners together to share practices and collaborate

  • – Develop capacities as a creative practitioner

Modelling a sustained community of practitioners, unfunded that is spreading creativity and innovation across the sector through collaboration and peer support and mentoring on a voluntary basis.
Table 2

Mentoring practices in HE grounded on the open principles of collaboration, co-creation, transparency, sharing, and knowledge exchange.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICEDESCRIPTION
Online Mentorship PlatformsUse online platforms for mentor-mentee connections, enabling global reach and fostering cross-cultural learning.
Open Access ResourcesPromote the use ofOER that are diverse and inclusive, addressing different cultural andlinguistic backgrounds.
Community EngagementEncourage participation in academic communities with a focus on diversity and inclusion, embracing the richness of varied perspectives.
Collaborative ProjectsFacilitate collaborative research projects that span culturesand regions, allowing for cross-cultural mentorship opportunities.
Mentor TrainingTrain mentors to be culturally sensitive and aware, ensuring they can effectively support a diverse range of mentees.
Peer MentorshipEstablishpeer mentorship programs that consider the diversity of mentor-menteepairs, fostering inclusion and understanding.
Webinars and WorkshopsOrganise open events that address cross-cultural issues, equity, and inclusion, raising awareness and promoting learning in these areas.
Transparent FeedbackPromote clear, culturally sensitive feedback to support the growth of mentees fromvarious backgrounds and experiences.
Networking OpportunitiesFoster networking events that encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences across different cultures, enhancing mentorship.
Cross-Cultural Competency TrainingProvide mentorship and mentees withtraining on cross-cultural competency, promoting understanding and communication acrosscultures.
EDI in Mentorship PoliciesIntegrate EDI principles into mentorship policies, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities.
Inclusive Academic CommunitiesCreate openand inclusive academic communities that value and support mentorship across diverse backgrounds and experiences.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55982/openpraxis.15.4.595 | Journal eISSN: 2304-070X
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Language: English
Page range: 271 - 287
Submitted on: Sep 7, 2023
Accepted on: Oct 31, 2023
Published on: Nov 21, 2023
Published by: International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
Open Educational Practices,
Academic Mentorship,
Academic Development,
Academic Practice,
formal and informal Mentoring

© 2023 Javiera Atenas, Chrissi Nerantzi, Anna Bussu, published by International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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