Overview

Module introduces and informs on several key elements of coaching, mentoring and assessment.

The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:

Explain the skills required to deliver coaching and mentoring support and how these activities can promote professional development

Explore how learning from coaching and mentoring sessions can be applied in the workplace

Examine the principles of work based assessment within policing

Understand the principles and practices of standardising assessment within the police service in order to ensure that consistent, professional standards are maintained

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D- Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation

-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C- Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation

-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A- Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (including the texts suggested in class + other students have found through independent study) Where relevant use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation.

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the principles of work based assessment within policing

• Explain the skills required to deliver coaching and mentoring support and how these activities can promote professional development

• Explore how learning from coaching and mentoring sessions can be applied in the workplace

• Understand the principles and practices of standardising assessment within the police service in order to ensure that consistent, professional standards are maintained