Working as a Supervisor

As a supervisor, you should be meeting with your student twice monthly.

1. Meeting Notes

Please upload a short note on what was discussed after each mentor meeting (twice monthly). Be sure to click "Post Note"

2. Student Progress Tracker

By the end of partial, be sure to note how your student is progressing (Excellent, On-Track, Concern, or To Be Determined). This will be reflected on their report card.

Your Responsiblities vs. The Student's Responsibilities

Students' responsibilities:

    • Make initial contact with the supervisor
    • Negotiate and agree on regular meeting times with your Supervisor
    • Attend (punctually) meetings with supervisor
    • Manage time and organize work
    • Work independently to prepare work for the next scheduled meeting
    • Ask supervisor questions and seek help when it is needed
    • Hand everything in on time

Supervisor’s responsibilities:

    • Negotiate and agree on regular meeting times with your student(s)
    • Monitor student’s time management, organization and project progress
    • Monitor student work to ensure it meets assessment standards
    • Communicate areas of strength, weakness and improvement to their students
    • Provide guidance, support, encouragement and reassurance
    • Help students test and reshape ideas
    • Vouch for the authenticity of your student’s work
    • Contact home if necessary
    • Grade the final Process Journal, Product, and Report and take part in internal standardization of marks