Summary
Previous research has identified the key roles and responsibilities of mentors. Concerns have been highlighted, suggesting some mentors were disinterested and increasing workloads affect the support mentors give students. However, these previous studies have only gone some way towards identifying the views of students.
The research study
Method
Mixed-methods exploratory sequential design was used and the aim of the study was to explore the following research questions:
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What are the students' expectations of mentorship?
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What are the students' experiences with mentorship?
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What kind of support provided by the mentor is most valued by the student?
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What are the students' expectations of and experiences with the link lecturer?
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What could the university do to further enhance mentorship for students?