Mentoring and Coaching

This module explores the increasingly important role of coaching and mentoring within work organisations.  In this module we will approach learning as a relational process and evaluate multiple perspectives on how mentoring can promote professional development and workplace integration.

Lave and Wenger (1991) argue that 'Learning involves the whole person; it implies not only a relation to specific activities but a relation to social communities - it implies becoming a full participant, a member, a kind of person' (p. 53).  From this perspective, we will be looking at how mentors support individuals in acquiring skills and achieving goals but, most importantly, in 'becoming', developing professional confidence, purpose and a sense of place within organisational life.  Participants will study coaching and mentoring frameworks while exploring inclusive and ethical practices as well as the issues faced in supporting mentees who need help managing academic and professional demands.

A key aspect of the module is Action Learning Sets (ALS) where participants think together and explore real time mentoring issues.  In creating a safe environment where participants learn from shared experiences, reflect together and support each other, ALSs develop learning communities that are similar to the kind of learning environment that effective mentors create for their mentees.  Module participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop impactful coaching and mentoring relationships at work, supporting both individual development and a wider organisational learning culture. 

The module has been designed to include synchronous lectures, quizzes and personal development exercises as well as asynchronous material, tutorials, groupwork and Q&A sessions.  There are also additional resources in which you can engage during or after the module.  Blending synchronous, asynchronous and self-managed learning means that the more students apply themselves and engage with the material, the more they will get from the course, enjoy it and achieve a great outcome.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the roles of coaching, mentoring and assessment in work-based learning environments. 
• Apply relevant learning and development theories to support mentees’ workplace and academic progress.      
• Use inclusive communication techniques including active listening, questioning and feedback to facilitate reflective and independent learning.
• Contribute to assessment processes through evidence gathering, goal setting and constructive feedback and alignment with academic standards.
• Reflect on and improve mentoring practice through participation in Action Learning Sets and the development of a peer mentoring community.

This is an SCQF Level 9 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Audience

Please note that this CPD module is currently only available to employer mentors supporting apprentices undertaking one of the following Graduate Apprenticeships at UWS: BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business and Project Management 

 

Delivery 

This module is delivered on a blended learning basis with some sessions taking place at our Lanarkshire campus.  Timetable to be confirmed.

  

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Eleni Tzouramani.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk  

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment.  To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.