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PPD406: Mentoring and Coaching IV
| Module Title | Mentoring and Coaching IV |
|---|---|
| Module Code | PPD406 |
| Module Tutor | Susan Bray |
| School | Learning and Teaching |
| CAT Points | 20 |
| Level of Study | 7 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module aims to assist postgraduates to become effective practitioners in a range of mentoring and coaching contexts both within the workplace and other learning environments. The module is about empowering people to support others. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The core content will be an investigation of students’ own behavioural patterns to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their capabilities and potential. They will explore how and why people react to situations in the way they do and the nature of interactions between individuals in the support situation, focusing on communication, listening, questioning and problem solving. The module provides the opportunity to apply coaching and mentoring methodologies of personal profiling and personal development planning, which are then translated into rigorous intellectual study through reflective practice and critical analysis. The student may choose to focus on either mentoring or coaching. The student will develop expertise in the use of tools to help support the development of themselves and others, e.g. Ground rules and exit strategies, time management, action planning, when to refer clients to other professionals and goal setting.The student will be encouraged to demonstrate sound judgement, self direction, ability to solve complex problems and leadership skills. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:- i. Knowledge and Understanding1) A systematic understanding of the needs of individuals in the context of a mentoring/coaching relationship. 2) An in depth understanding of the significance of different learning styles. 3) Critical reflection on the value of mentoring and a critical awareness of new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of current thinking. 4) A critical understanding of the wider issues relating to mentoring/coaching relationships and supporting people in the workplace. 5) Critically reflect upon their own practice of mentoring /tutoring. 6) Demonstrate knowledge of the sector in which they are mentoring. 7) To critically evaluate current research in this area. ii. Skills |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/Student content:20% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 70% Coursework: Project Report: 5000 words or equivalent 002: 30% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Presentation |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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