EDF6851

Mentoring and coaching 1 ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Lecturer in Charge: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit explores the ideas of mentoring and coaching and the importance of relationships to develop emotional intelligence. The unit will involve students in exploring case studies of mentoring programs and develop an action plan in mentoring at the workplace. Students will explore the notion of building organizational capacity and developing their repertoire of skills in terms of mentoring and coaching

Objectives: Students will achieve a thorough understanding of the methodology, theory and practice of mentoring and coaching across a range on contexts. The development of skills in formal mentoring and project design, coordination and review; an understanding of the importance of interpersonal relationships and their maintenance; the ability to establish the needs and goals of the organization in respect to coaching & mentoring, particularly in terms of induction & succession planning and performance development processes.

Assessment: Development of an action plan (4000 words): 50% + Development of a portfolio of individual professional capability (2400 words): 30% + Review of workplace action plan in terms of partnership goals and workplace objectives (1600 words): 20%

Contact Hours: 29hrs coursework (12hrs intensively) and up to 270 hrs independent study throughout semester