Denizli M. T., Korkmaz I., Karaaslan H.
the 5th FLE Joint Conference Unity in Diversity. Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Türkiye, Ankara, Turkey, 07 June 2024, pp.1, (Summary Text)
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Publication Type:
Conference Paper / Summary Text
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City:
Ankara
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Country:
Turkey
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Page Numbers:
pp.1
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
From Advice to Exploration: A Learning Advisor Case Study
This presentation utilizes a student's reflection on a learning advisor course to showcase the effectiveness of intentional reflective dialogue. The student, initially motivated by personal gain and a focus on giving advice, encountered a course built on three core learning advising principles: (1) It's not about you (focus on the advisee); (2) Leave your assumptions at the door (be open-minded); (3) No judgment (be neutral) (Kato & Mynard, 2016). Through this experience, the student's understanding of advising evolved, as evidenced by five key themes: a shift towards exploration, the value of active listening and open-ended questions, the power of silence and accompanying strategies, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining advisor neutrality. This case highlights the transformation of advising from a technical skillset to a multifaceted approach that fosters self-directed exploration and growth in advisees.