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Nurturing Adult Socio-Emotional Skills and Engagement: The Transformative Power of Mentoring Program

Title
Nurturing Adult Socio-Emotional Skills and Engagement: The Transformative Power of Mentoring Program
Creator
Rajgopal, Greeshma; Neelakantan, Meera; Kumar, Aneesh; Joshy, Jesline Rose; Padmakumari, P.; Eapen, Jojo Chacko
Description
There has been a growing interest in understanding the ways education could integrate socio-emotional learning (SEL) skills in their curriculum. This chapter explores by considering mentoring approach as a channel to foster SEL skills that would be beneficial to both adult learners and educators alike. The chapter emphasizes on the key SEL skills and also focuses on the need for higher institutions to promote adult SEL, not only for faculties but also for adult learners. Two main types of mentoring have been addressed, viz the traditional mentoring versus alternative mentoring approach. The chapter also discusses about incorporating the train-the-trainer model for mentoring. In essence, this SEL-based adult mentoring ensures that both mentees and mentors benefit. The mentees have gained self-awareness, responsible decision-making skills, relationship skills and emotional intelligence through this mentoring approach, while the mentors have acquired a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that promotes their emotional intelligence and decision-making skills. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Teacher Strategies for Addressing Social-Emotional Needs of P-12 Students;pp.311-344
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Rajgopal G., Christ University, India; Neelakantan M., Christ University, India; Kumar A., Christ University, India; Joshy J.R., Christ University, India; Padmakumari P., Christ University, India; Eapen J.C., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833731069-5; 979-833731067-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Rajgopal, Greeshma; Neelakantan, Meera; Kumar, Aneesh; Joshy, Jesline Rose; Padmakumari, P.; Eapen, Jojo Chacko, “Nurturing Adult Socio-Emotional Skills and Engagement: The Transformative Power of Mentoring Program,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24601.

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