ED4U018 - Learning Through Mentoring 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: ED4U018
Module Title: Learning Through Mentoring
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Professional Learning in Education
Faculty Sub Group: Social Work
Module Leader: Gareth Dart
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2022
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100459 - education studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To provide the context for personal, professional and academic development of a critical understanding of effective mentoring for learning in diverse, changing and challenging settings.

To critically evaluate current research and developments in relation to mentoring including the various ways that mentoring can be conceptualised.

To critically examine evidence-based practice to inform the design and delivery of mentoring partnerships for learning within own professional context.

To plan, deliver and critically evaluate ongoing mentoring with a mentee to support their development as reflective practitioners in a relevant professional context.

To provide the opportunity to undertake systematic reflection on values and practice in order to further develop mentoring partnerships for learning within a professional role.

Content Summary

Models and definitions: mentor, coach, critical friend, peer mentor

Principles of effective practice: examination of recent research

Contexts and stages of development: teacher education, youth and community training, professional learning, education and training partnerships; placement, induction, CPD.

Practice issues: training (mentor, mentee, partnership tutor, trainer), roles and relationships, identity, expectations and ethics, conventions and tensions, stages of student learning, observation, assessment and regulatory frameworks

Supporting critical reflection in, on and for practice

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 25
Seminar 5
Tutorial 1
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 69
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To critically analyse and evaluate theory, policy, processes and practice in relation to learning through mentoring in order to generate new knowledge and understanding
LO2 To apply this learning to mentoring within their professional context

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Portfolio Portfolio 1 A written critique to evaluate the efficacy of different mentoring models for professional learning within relevant practice settings (3000) AND Reflection evaluation of personal strengths and areas for development in terms of mentor roles and responsibilities (1000 words or equivalent) AND Presentation of key findings from research and practice about an identified topic (10 mins) 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Allen, T.D. and Eby, L.T. (Eds) (2007) The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring: a multiple perspectives approach. Oxford: Blackwell.

Basford, P. and Downie, C. M. (2003) Mentoring in Practice: A reader. London: University of Greenwich.

Colley, H. (2003) Mentoring for Social Inclusion: A Critical Approach to Nurturing Mentor Relationship. London: RoutledgeFalmer.

CUREE (2007) National Framework for Mentoring and Coaching. Coventry: CUREE. (www.curee.co.uk)

Duffy, M. L. (2005) Mentoring New Special Education Teachers: A guide for mentors and programme developers. London: Sage.

Edwards, A. and Collison, J. (1996) Mentoring and Developing Practice in Primary Schools: Supporting Student Teacher Learning in Schools. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Hicks, C. (2005) What Successful Mentors Do. 81 research-based strategies for new teacher induction, training and support. London: Sage.

Hampton, G., Rhodes, C and Stokes, M. (2004) A Practical Guide to Mentoring, Coaching and Peer-networking. London: Routledge.

Rhodes, C. (2004) A Practical Guide to Mentoring, Coaching and Peer-networking:Teacher professional development in schools and colleges. London: RoutledgeFalmer

Tedder, M. and Lawy, R. (2009) 'The pursuit of 'excellence'; mentoring in further education initial teacher training in England', in the Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Vol 61 (4) pp. 431-429

Colley, H. (2003) ‘Engagement Mentoring for 'Disaffected' Youth: A new model of mentoring for social inclusion’ in British Educational Research Journal 29 (4) 505-526.

Edwards, A. and Protheroe, L. (2004) ‘Teaching by Proxy: Understanding how mentors are positioned in partnerships’ in Oxford Review of Education. 30 (12) 183 – 197.

ESTYN (2003) Aspects of Mentoring Support Provided on Work-Based Training Programmes Including the Module Skills Diploma for Adults. Cardiff: Estyn.

Miller, A (2002) Mentoring Students and Young People. London: RoutledgeFalmer