A minimum of 4 hours workplace coaching and/or mentoring practice, and a portfolio consisting of;

- 1250 word reflective coaching and/or mentoring diary, which includes clear links between theory and practice and is underpinned by relevant literature (70%)
- 750 word summary of the way in which coaching and/or mentoring can support development in the workplace. (30%)

Participants are required to successfully pass (min grade point 4) both parts of the assessment in order to pass the module.

Selective, contemporary and traditional approaches to coaching and mentoring will be explored with a particular focus on the application and practical usage of coaching and mentoring in the workplace and the potential impact on the individual's institution. Particular attention will be given to the development of practical skills, structuring conversations, use of tools and techniques, the ethics underpinning practice, development of reflection on practice and strategies for implementation of coaching/mentoring practices in the workplace.

Participants will attend 15 hours of face-to-face sessions, delivered either via 2 x 6 hour sessions and 1 x 3 hour session or 6x2 hour plus 1 x 3 hour sessions, to include an assignment workshop. A variety of teaching methods will be used (examples: observed mini coaching sessions, interactive exercises, group discussion, skills based practice with reflection and feedback). In addition there will be a requirement to engage in independent study in order to consolidate and build upon the learning from the taught sessions.

A range of activities will be differentiated by level to ensure academic challenge. Tutors will monitor performance within tasks to ensure that task objectives are met and outcomes are consistent with the level of study.

Key reader:
Parsloe, Eric., and Wray, M., (2000) Coaching and Mentoring: Practical Methods to Improve Learning. London: Kogan Page

Recommended Reading
Clutterbuck, D., (2006), Everyone Needs a Mentor: Fostering Talent in the Organisation, (4th ed). London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Downey, M. (2003). Effective Coaching: Lessons from the Coach's Coach. Thomson Texere

Johnson, W.B. and Ridley, C.R. (2008). The Elements of Mentoring. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Landsberg, M., (2003). The Tao of Coaching. Profile Books Limited

Moon, J. A. (1999). Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. London: Kogan Page.

Parsloe, E. and Leedham, M. (2009). Coaching and mentoring: practical conversations to improve learning. London: Kogan Page.

Starr, J. (2008). 2nd Ed. The Coaching Manual. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.

Whitmore, J. (2002). Coaching for performance: Growing People, Performance and purpose, (3rd ed). London: Nicholas Brealey

A selection of contemporary texts from the following journals and publications:

People Management
Development & Learning in Organisations

University libraries
Internet access enabling exploration of relevant websites
Blackboard access to learning resources and discussion boards
PebblePAD to reflect on individual implications of learning