MENTORING AS A FORM OF SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF CHILDREN’S PUBLIC ASSOCIATIONS IN GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article discusses concepts of “children’s public associations” and “mentoring” as forms of support children’s their activities. The essence of the concept of “mentoring” and its genesis are considered. Mentoring is characterized as a two-way pedagogical process of mentor/teacher interaction with students, the positive pedagogical impact of this process is shown. The main personal characteristics of a modern mentor are highlighted. The types of mentoring, its functions and roles performed in working with minors are described. A mentor’s functions are considered, and the demand for supervision by teachers in organizing activities of public associations in schools is emphasized. The work characterizes features of organization and activities of children’s public associations. Using the example of children’s public association – the diplomatic club “Patriot” (MOE Secondary School No. 1, Stavropol), the mentor’s work is analyzed. The authors conclude that there is a demand in pedagogy for the development of the basics of mentoring in the organization of various forms of work with children and adolescents within the framework of public movements, associations, organizations and children’s self-government.