Key Features
12 week duration
25 hours participation in teaching
100 hours independent study
Credits can contribute towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or MA Edu
Key Information
Programme Type
Short Course
Delivery
In-person
Award
30 PG Credit
Cost
£1230
Next Start Date
Start Date TBC
Course Overview
This course is module designed to provide participants with core knowledge, understanding, and skills in mentoring and coaching and their application within an educational context.
Students can gain personal and professional development opportunities as the course explores, critiques, and critically evaluates key concepts, theories, practices, models, frameworks, and approaches to mentoring and coaching in education.
The course ultimately aims to help student develop a deeper understanding of the role of the mentor, the skills and understanding that is required to meet the challenges of mentoring, the importance of supporting the learning of mentees, and mentoring to enhance professional practice.
How You Study
The course is organised around a structured set of suggested reading that scaffolds the syllabus, aimed at guiding independent study and focusing weekly seminars.
Weekly in-person seminars will be divided between tutor-led discussion of the suggested reading and student-led discussion of issues arising from their own study. Video and audio capture technology will also be used for revision purposes and be available alongside teaching materials on the University's Virtual Learning Environment.
There will also be opportunities for structured experiences, and interactive workshops, mentoring, and coaching will be practised and reflected upon.
Entry Requirements
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree. Relevant professional experience is considered.
International Students will require English Language at IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element, or equivalent.
How you are assessed
The course will be assessed through a portfolio of work (5000 words), which will involve a critical reflection, analysis and synthesis of models, theoretical perspectives, frameworks, challenges, and effective features of mentoring and coaching in an educational setting.
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From short courses and microcredentials, to professional development modules and fully online Master’s degrees, we offer a range of flexible programmes to suit your individual needs. Our suite of programmes uses a variety of delivery methods, including online-only, face-to-face, blended, and distance-learning approaches.
