Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- developed your self-awareness through critical reflection and evaluation of your own experiences of mentoring, coaching and professional development;
- raised your awareness of research findings and develop your ability to use these to inform practice.
- developed your understanding of the principle and practices of coaching;
- a practical understanding of the role of the mentor and the complexities of the mentor-mentee relationship in an institutional context;
- a critical understanding of different professional and theoretical perspectives on mentoring, coaching and professional development;
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Completion of assessment task | 60 |
Lecture | 6 |
Seminar | 4 |
Wider reading or practice | 50 |
Follow-up work | 18 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
Revision | 30 |
Total study time | 192 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
During each lesson you will be directed to related readings from other textbooks and journal articles to enhance and extend your understanding of the topics under discussion. All of these resources will be available electronically via the University's library.
Jonson, K.F. (2008). Being an effective mentor: how to help beginning teachers succeed. Thousand Oaks: CA Corwin Press.
Punter , A. (2007). Mentor development for teacher training : a scenario-based approach. Hatfield: University of Hertfordshire Press.
Bryson, J. (2005). Effective mentoring manual: assessing competence and improving teaching through mentoring. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Hicks, C. D., Glasgow, N. A. and McNary, S.J. (2005). What successful mentors do : 81 research-based strategies for new teacher induction, training, and support. Thousand Oaks: CA Corwin Press.
Maynard, T. (ed) (1997). An introduction to primary mentoring. London: Cassell.
Stephens, P. (1996). Essential mentoring skills: a practical handbook for school-based teacher educators. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes.
Vlaeminke M. (ed) (1996). The active mentoring programme. Cambridge: Pearson Publishing.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Digital presentation | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Digital presentation | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Digital presentation | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External