Modiwl XAE-2039:
Mentoring and Befriending
Mentoring and Befriending 2022-23
XAE-2039
2022-23
School Of Educational Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Rhian Tomos
Overview
This module will focus on developing an understanding of mentoring, including mentor training, that will allow students to engage in a series of peer-mentoring sessions with an allocated year 1 student or group member under supervision by the module leader. It will discuss the following topics:
• History of mentoring and befriending; • Key skills for mentoring and befriending children and young people; • Understanding the Self; • Motivation; • Goal identification; • Ending the mentoring relationship; • Ethical considerations of the mentoring process; • Practical experience of mentoring a peer; • Reflective practice
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -D- to D+:-A satisfactory, critical understanding of current theories of mentoring and befriending, including an ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions on mentoring strategies to help a peer achieve the agreed goals; a basic awareness of the ethical and interpersonal aspects of effective mentoring, including motivation and ending the mentoring intervention.
-good -C- to C+:-A good, critical understanding of current theories of mentoring and befriending, including an ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions on mentoring strategies to help a peer achieve the agreed goals; a sound awareness of the ethical and interpersonal aspects of effective mentoring, including motivation and ending the mentoring intervention.
-excellent -A- to A*:-A comprehensive, critical understanding of current theories of mentoring and befriending, including an ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions on mentoring strategies to help a peer achieve the agreed goals; a thorough awareness of the ethical and interpersonal aspects of effective mentoring, including motivation and ending the mentoring intervention.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of current theories and models of mentoring and befriending with a specific focus on working with children and young people.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop an appropriate, focussed, mentoring relationship with a peer giving thorough consideration to ethical factors.
- Identify the children and young people most likely to benefit from mentoring and design appropriate, evidence-based programmes for them.
- Reflect on their own learning experiences and their relationship with their mentee in order to improve their practice.
- Understand the impact of effective mentoring on the aspirations and achievements of children and young people in a variety of contexts.
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Case Study
Weighting
25%
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Essay
Weighting
75%