Advanced Mentoring & Coaching

Entry requirements

First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline (applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent), but have appropriate professional experience will be considered).

Participants must be either actively mentoring when they start the course or be about to start mentoring.

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

This course responds to the need for those who mentor to have appropriate professional development that is evidence based and research informed, to support their practices in educational contexts. The course delivers a critical understanding of mentoring and coaching models, practices and skills required within educational contexts. There is also a focus on current research and policies and consideration of best practice. Students will be encouraged to critically consider the skills and qualities required for effective mentoring and coaching and explore the role of reflection.

Course Aims

• A critical understanding of the contemporary research associated with mentoring and coaching in an educational context.

• A critical knowledge and understanding of the procedures, protocols and ethics of mentoring and coaching in an educational setting.

• The professional knowledge and critical understanding of the contemporary issues and debates associated with coaching and mentoring in an educational context including the current National Mentor Standards for school based initial teacher training.

• The personal and professional qualities and skills required by mentors and coaches to support and develop a colleague such as a trainee, NQT or more experienced colleague.

• An ability to critically reflect on mentoring and coaching practices in an educational setting.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of mentees needs in relation to their professional development.

Module Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate (60 Level 7 Credits) comprises two x 30 credit modules:

• Module 1: Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits).

This module focuses on contemporary theory and research in the field of mentoring and coaching relevant to an educational setting. This will include an overview and evaluation of different theoretical models of mentoring and coaching. It will also include and examination of the relevance and implications of the recent research and policy direction for professional practice. The module will provide support in the development of critical, reflective practices in mentoring and coaching.

• Module 2: Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits).

This module focuses on contemporary issues, debates and developing practice in the field of mentoring and coaching relevant to an educational setting. This will include a critical consideration of the National standards for school based initial teacher training (ITT) mentors provided by the DfE. The module will provide support in the development of critical, reflective practices in mentoring and coaching. The module will introduce the skills, principles and practice of effective mentoring and coaching. It will focus on the skills and qualities required for effective mentoring and coaching and investigate the role of the mentor/coach.

Delivery

Both modules will be delivered on a part-time basis, through fully online learning, including:

• Participation in online webinars.

• Access to the extensive Liverpool Hope University Library including e-books and journal collections.

• Academic tutorial support via zoom and email.

• Online discussion forums with academics and other students

• Practice -based reflection.

• Online support from Liverpool Hope University including IT support and library support

Fees and funding

UK/EU Tuition Fees

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate: £1,733

Graduate 600*: £1,532

Partner school rate*: £1,386

* Graduate 600 - Reduced Fee for students who have obtained a 2.1 or 1st class degree within the last 3 years.

** A Partner School is any school that has an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) partnership arrangement with Liverpool Hope University and who work with our students on providing school placements.

INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate for international students: £4,167