Perceptions of the Implementation of a Cross-Aged Mentoring Program Utilizing Janusz Korczak's Pedagogical Ideas

• In Event: Fairmont Roundtable Session Five
  In Roundtable Session: Social and Emotional Learning as Pedagogies to Support Care, Belonging, Agency, and Empathy (Table 17)

Abstract

This study sought to understand perceptions of mentees and mentors interacting through the program to determine how participants perceived belonging, how the work and teachings of Janusz Korczak aligned with SEL practices, and how a mentoring program based on teaching practices of Janusz Korczak impacted student perceptions of belongingness in different learning contexts. Data produced in the study indicated that the research questions used to drive the study produced emergent themes pertaining to ideas such as relationships, assistance, and goals. Participants also discussed stake holding, reinforcement, connection, and comfort as reasons that they felt a greater sense of belonging.

Authors

• Holly West Corkill, Collegiate High School - Corppus Christi, TX
  Presenting Author

• Joshua M. Cruz, Texas Tech University
  Presenting Author