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Email to a friendMentor and Tutor of the Year Awards – 24 May 2010 TC013 Park Campus, Cheltenham.
Student mentors and tutors from the University of Gloucestershire who have supported pupils from local schools will be rewarded for their hard work at an award ceremony at the University next week.
Under the Aimhigher mentoring and tutoring scheme, undergraduates have the opportunity to work with local secondary schools either on a one-to-one basis with students or by working in the classroom to support learners.
Over 100 students from the University have taken part in the scheme this year with nearly 20 local schools.
The tutors and mentors are seen as positive role models and in particular help to raise the confidence, motivation and self-esteem of pupils who have the potential to continue into higher or further education.
Final year geography student Chris Mellor has been working with pupils at Heywood School in Cinderford. He has been nominated for Mentor of the Year award by teacher Sue Lusted.
“Chris has consistently put in effort far and above his remit, he shows a great depth of interest in his students and has involved himself in other school activities becoming ‘part of the future”, said Ms Lusted.
University Mentoring and Tutoring Manager Vicky Lewis added: “Our students have made a difference to many Gloucestershire pupils by building their confidence, helping with study skills and setting them achievable goals.”
“The University students get invaluable experience which can help in their future job prospects, and many mentors and tutors find their time in the classroom inspires them to apply for postgraduate teaching courses. The scheme really offers a win-win situation for everyone involved.”
The Mentor and Tutor of the Year will be announced at the ceremony on 24 May.
For more information about the Aimhigher initiative please visit
http://www.aimhigherwest.org.uk/aimhigher/
Source: University of Gloucestershire
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