Module: EDU7110-30 Leading, Mentoring and Coaching

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Dr Mahmoud Emira

Module Tutor Contact Details: m.emira@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

One of the key practices of leadership is the development of others. Coaching and mentoring are two distinctive and complementary ways to do this. Each approach has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. This module is designed to provide you with an understanding of the differences between coaching, mentoring and how they can be used effectively. This module has a practical component and there will be an opportunity to develop coaching and mentoring skills both in the sessions and within your school or setting. These experiences will enable you to reflect critically on what constitutes effective coaching and mentoring and the contribution they can make to the practice of leadership. You will be asked to complete a reflective journal throughout the module.

2.Outline syllabus

• Modelling coaching and mentoring.
• Drawing upon colleague’s knowledge, experiences and learning through reflection and discussion.
• Facilitating adult learning through experiential learning, action learning sets, coaching.
• Critically evaluating experience in the light of theory and research.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Teaching and learning methods utilised include seminars, workshops, directed classroom-based activities, peer teaching and the completion of a reflective journal.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Critical analysis of the use of coaching and mentoring in educational contexts and a case study of the use of coaching in a practical situation (7,500 words)
• % Weighting: 100%