Dialogic Reciprocity and Contemplative Mentorship

Authors

Beth Connors-Manke, University of Kentucky

Abstract

While widely recognized as an important part of education, mentorship is rarely taught as a pedagogical practice. In my article, I theorize mentorship philosophically and contemplatively by considering Martin Buber’s (1937) understanding of the I-Thou meeting. I also offer a taxonomy of mentorship, arguing that mentorship can recognize students’ personhood and prefigure the I-Thou encounter. My final sections offer praxis-oriented discussions on listening and grading as a way to prepare students for intersubjective encounters.

Recommended Citation

Connors-Manke, Beth (2022) "Dialogic Reciprocity and Contemplative Mentorship," Journal of Contemplative Inquiry: Vol. 9: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/joci/vol9/iss2/5