THE ROLE OF A MENTOR IN THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ PERSONAL POTENTIAL

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the mentor’s role in the personal formation of students. Various aspects of mentors’ influence on the development of students’ personal qualities are considered. Special attention is paid to the importance of mentoring in the educational sphere, its potential in managing the process of students’ personality development through the creation of favourable conditions for it. The researcher analyses the key competences that a modern mentor should possess in order to effectively contribute to the formation of personal qualities of mentees through the process of value continuity. Problems and challenges arising in the process of interaction between mentor and student are also discussed, as well as ways to overcome them. Taking into account the current trends in the educational process focused on the person-centered approach, this study is a valuable guide for teachers and psychologists, as well as for educational researchers. The results and conclusions of the article can serve as a basis for future developments of topics related to mentoring, educational practices and personal development of students, as well as for the creation of mentor training programs and the development of methodological recommendations.