| Unit name | Mentoring in Higher Education |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM5706 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Richard Brawn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Becoming established in academic life involves development in a number of areas that often compete for an academic's time. Institutional expectations, development and support frameworks and performance evaluation criteria may not be transparent to newcomers. The support of a mentor can be crucial to managing expectations and achieving full effectiveness quickly, yet an effective mentor - mentee relationship requires key skills from both parties. This unit is intended for staff who are (or are likely to be) acting as mentors for colleagues or research students, and for participants on the Teaching and Learning Programme who wish to extend their own skills in this area. The aim is to address important issues concerned with effective mentoring, including roles, responsibilities, skills, strategies and organisational demands. The unit targets new and experienced staff.
