PgCert Mentoring in Learning and Teaching
Part-time
This course is subject to reapproval
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Teacher education
Related subjects • Education studies
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This course is for you if you are engaged in a formal mentoring or coaching relationship in the field of education. Your learning is usually in the context of your workplace but the focus can also be on your personal experience.
The style of this course is practice-orientated and develops your skills in mentoring and coaching. You create a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations. You draw on your knowledge and experience and link this with mentoring and coaching theory, research and policy. Your aim is to develop reflective and creative approaches to issues and concerns arising from your own and/or others' mentoring and coaching practice.
The course begins with a core module which typically starts with a full day's session on a Saturday. You then select one further module from a choice of two to gain the postgraduate certificate.
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Part-time – typically one to two years including • one or more Saturdays 10am–4pm • evening individual tutorials
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £1,785 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
• reflective writing • practical research project
We support you with evening tutorials in regional locations or through a visit to your school.
Debbie Roberts
Current student, assistant leader of learning science and professsional mentor
'I have a heavy workload as both subject mentor and professional mentor. I have studied as a professional coach but want to develop my mentoring skills. I hope that obtaining the Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring and subsequently the Masters in Education will support my ambition of working at university on a PGCE or Teach First training course.
'Before the course I had not studied at university for several years and was concerned that I would not be able to study at the level required. But I was fully supported and encouraged every step of the way by the course leader.
'The research aspect of the module was very interesting and I was able to use skills learnt in my day to day practice. Initially I found the assessment daunting but the content of the tutorials and one-to-one tuition was incredibly useful. Completing the assignment and getting the final result was one of my most rewarding experiences to date.
'The knowledge and experience gained gave me the confidence to apply for the role of professional mentor. The fact that I was studying toward the PgCert Mentoring was definitely a key factor in securing the role. The experience of the advance mentor module has also fuelled my passion for working toward becoming a tutor on an ITT course. I am confident that on completion of my studies I will be qualified to undertake such a position.
'I have and will continue to recommend this course. It's tailored to each individual’s needs. I am studying alongside students who are just beginning and others who are experienced in masters level learning. This leads to productive learning sessions where knowledge is shared between colleagues with different experiences. This is also a credit to the course leader who again manages to cater for all needs.
'I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and look forward to continuing my studies.'
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Debbie Roberts
Current student, assistant leader of learning science and professsional mentor
