NeXGen Mentorship
Instructor: Matthew X. Joseph
Inspired by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph’s book NeXGen Mentorship: Ignite, Engage, Excel, this course equips educators and leaders with practical tools to foster meaningful, growth-driven mentorship relationships. Across four interactive sessions, participants dive into trust-building, goal-setting, navigating challenges, and sustaining long-term impact.
Course information
For school leaders and teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
Course syllabus
Session 1: The Mentorship Mindset: Foundations and Trust
- • Explore the purpose and mindset of modern mentorship
- • Reflect on personal stories and define core mentorship values
- • Learn how to build trust and establish strong mentor-mentee matches
Session 2: Setting Goals and Bringing Mentorship to Life
- • Understand and apply SMART goal-setting in mentoring
- • Turn mentorship ideas into action through active engagement strategies
- • Practice real-world mentorship through role-play and shared reflection
Session 3: Overcoming Roadblocks and Sustaining Growth
- • Identify common mentorship challenges and how to address them with resilience
- • Engage in collaborative problem-solving and case study analysis
- • Plan for continuous growth with a personal learning roadmap
Session 4: Your Mentorship Legacy – Reflection, Action, and Celebration
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
For school leaders and teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning