# Guides Team

### Overview

In the Circle, guides support students in building real-world projects. Rather than traditional teaching, guides help students develop practical skills through hands-on project work and agile development practices.

### Guide Roles

As a guide, you basically have two roles in one :) You support the students as a product manager and as a mentor in the sessions.

#### 1. Product Manager

* Runs team meetings (standups, planning, refinement)
* Prepares and prioritizes tasks for sprints

#### 2. Mentor

* Conducts code reviews
* Provides one-on-one support during work sessions
* Helps students discover solutions independently
* Identifies areas where students may need additional support

### Session Structure

#### Regular Sessions (Monday/Wednesday, 19:00-21:00)

* Standup meetings (15 minutes)
* Work time with active mentoring
* Optional micro-lectures as needed
* Team-based project work

#### Sprint Cycles (3 weeks)

* Sprint planning and kickoff
* Regular refinement sessions
* Demo presentations
* Retrospectives

### Key Responsibilities

#### Before the Session

* Allocate a responsible to track attendance

#### During Sessions

* Facilitate team meetings
* Provide hands-on guidance
* Review code and give feedback
* Support student collaboration

#### Between Sessions

* Answer questions via Slack
* Prepare for upcoming sprints
* Share relevant resources

### Best Practices

#### Supporting Students

* Encourage self-learning
* Guide rather than provide direct solutions
* Foster team collaboration
* Maintain consistent communication

#### Project Management

* Help break down tasks into manageable pieces
* Ensure clear acceptance criteria
* Monitor progress and address blockers
* Facilitate effective team discussions

### Resources

* [Student Hub - Gitbook](https://app.gitbook.com/o/-MX7viJUQOkaASHKwdfd/s/qTmL0VgzMAgYf5h8f8gO/)
* Team communication via Slack
* Additional support from ReDI React teachers when needed