Web-Based Mentor Training Program

描述（由申请人提供）：拟议的项目将完成一个基于网络的培训导师计划的创建，并评估该计划对未来儿童导师的有效性。最后的课程将包括三个基于网络的培训课程，包括综合多媒体资源、互动活动、展示掌握关键概念和技能的简短测验、日志和web 2.0功能，包括实时网络研讨会、主持论坛和网络功能。课程内容包括建立师徒关系的基础；与学员的第一次会面；导师面临的常见伦理困境；与孩子建立并保持积极的师徒关系；结束师徒关系。在项目的第一阶段，第一门课程被开发、编写脚本、拍摄和编程。在项目人员和导师的指导下，成功地进行了两项可行性研究，两组人都对培训交付方式、课程内容以及网站和课程的可用性表示高度满意。第二阶段将开设另外两门课程和相关资源；培训项目学习管理系统定制；就新课程进行两项可行性研究；通过短期随机对照试验，考察师徒中心培训项目在提高导师对导师的知识、态度、自我效能以及师徒关系寿命和满意度方面的有效性。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed project will complete the creation of a web-based training mentor program and evaluate the efficacy of the program for prospective mentors of children. The final program will consist of a three web- based training courses containing integrated multimedia resources, interactive activities, short quizzes for demonstration of mastery of key concepts and skills, journaling, and Web 2.0 functionality including live Webinars, moderated forums, and networking functionality. Course content includes building the foundation for the mentoring relationship; the first meeting with the mentee; common ethical dilemmas faced by mentors; establishing and maintaining a positive mentoring relationship with a child; and closure of the mentoring relationship. In Phase I of the project, the first course was developed, scripted, filmed, and programmed. Two feasibility studies were successfully conducted with program staff and mentors, and both groups reported high levels of satisfaction with the modality of training delivery, the content of the course, and the usability of the website and lessons. Phase II will involve creating two additional courses and associated resources; customization of the learning management system for the training program; conducting two feasibility studies of the new courses; and conducting a short-term randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of the Mentoring Central training program for improving mentors' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy to mentor as well as longevity and satisfaction in the mentoring relationship. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: The proposed web-based mentor training program fills an important gap in service needs for community-based mentoring organizations that utilize volunteers who work with children and adolescents. Because training and supervision of mentors has been found to directly affect mentor retention and mentee-related outcomes, this program has the potential of positively effecting academic, health, behavioral, substance abuse, and mental health outcomes for youth.