Mentoring/Workplace PD Strategies for VET

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Abstract

Mentoring is increasingly recognised as an important strategy in the professional development of teachers and other educational practitioners. This subject looks at the differing modes of mentoring and other workplace professional development strategies which can be fitted to purpose and the conditions and principles that enable both mentoring and being … For more content click the Read More button below.

Mentoring is increasingly recognised as an important strategy in the professional development of teachers and other educational practitioners. This subject looks at the differing modes of mentoring and other workplace professional development strategies which can be fitted to purpose and the conditions and principles that enable both mentoring and being mentored to be a positive contribution to professional growth. The subject takes a practical approach to mentoring and engages students in reflecting on mentoring programs they have been part of, or have researched.

Syllabus

A framework for workplace professional developmentBackgroundFormal and informal PD in VETExamples of workplace PD in VETExperiential learning in the workplaceLearning from experienceKey characteristics of experiential learningStrategies to enhance experiential learningCase studies of PD in workplacesCase study structureEvaluation of case studiesMentoringExecutive coachingShadowingTeam buildingIndividual developmentAssessing needs and goalsCollaborative planningReflexive supportCollegial supportStrengths and … For more content click the Read More button below.

A framework for workplace professional development
Background
Formal and informal PD in VET
Examples of workplace PD in VET
Experiential learning in the workplace
Learning from experience
Key characteristics of experiential learning
Strategies to enhance experiential learning
Case studies of PD in workplaces
Case study structure
Evaluation of case studies
Mentoring
Executive coaching
Shadowing
Team building
Individual development
Assessing needs and goals
Collaborative planning
Reflexive support
Collegial support
Strengths and weaknesses of workplace professional development

Assessment items

1. Mentoring and Workplace Development Strategies

2. Mentoring Analysis

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed EEL406 or EEL500.

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