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MQM1CMSL-Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Leaders
Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:NA
Terms in which taught:
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2
Module Convenor: Dr Caroline Rook
Email: c.rook@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The module is offered as one of the elective choices at Stage 1 or Stage 2 of the MA Leadership, a part-time programme for experienced leaders or managers with significant leadership responsibility. This module is specifically aimed at developing coaching and mentoring skills in the programme members. It is delivered by a combination of face-to- face workshops,Ìýpersonal reflection and self-study, over a period of several months, alongside other modules covering leadership concepts and frameworks.
Aims:
This module aims to:Ìý
Give an understanding of the processes of coaching and mentoring, and the similarities and differences between themÌý
Develop the behavioural skills to carry out both processesÌý
Create an understanding of the appropriateness of each type of intervention for specific purposes in the organisational contextÌý
Understand how to manage boundary and ethical issuesÌý
Enable leaders to make the most of opportunities to be coached and/or mentored themselves in order to become more effectiveÌý
Increase the level of self-awareness, and awareness of others, amongst the programme membersÌý
Assessable learning outcomes:
Knowledge of a range of different theoretical models and approaches to coaching and mentoringÌý
Knowledge of a range of tools and techniques for effective coaching andÌýmentoring interventionsÌý
Ability to use the tools and techniquesÌýskilfullyÌý
Critical analysis in order to engage others, assess the co aching or mentoring context and decide on the most appropriate interventionsÌý
Able to carry out effective contracting for coaching and mentoring.Ìý
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The programme member will receive feedback from peers and tutors on these outcomes throughout the module. This will contribute to their assignment for assessment.Ìý
Additional outcomes:
ConfidenceÌýin and understanding of their own personal coaching styleÌý
Understanding the importance and use of reflection in learning and leadership developmentÌý
Outline content:
module covers the following topics:Ìý
The similarities and differences between coaching, mentoring and a range of other similar interventionsÌýÌý
The roles of the coach,Ìýcoachee, mentor, mentee and line managerÌý
Assessing the context for coaching or mentoringÌý
Models and schools of coachingÌý
The coaching processÌý
Using coaching skills in mentoringÌý
Practical tools and techniquesÌý
Supervision and boundary managementÌý
Understanding of self and the impact on coachingÌý
Global context:
N/AÌý
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching methods include working in a whole group of up to 50 with one or two tutors, and in smaller groups with otherÌýprogramme members. Other learning activities take place in pairs and individual reflection.Ìý
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Teaching includes input from tutors, demonstrations of techniques and practice in small groups. Plenary discussion and table discussions are encouraged. Formative and summative feedback is given as appropriate.Ìý
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Programme members are expected to draw on their practical coaching and mentoring experiences in their own or other organisations to practice and consolidate their learning through planned development targets. After the final workshop in this module, the programme members complete additional coaching or mentoring practice and write their assignment.ÌýThey have access to the Virtual Learning Environment throughout the programme, until the end of their regist ration period.Ìý
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Programme members are encouraged to keep a personal learning log, paper or electronic, during both this module and the complete programme.Ìý
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 18 | ||
Guided independent study: | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) | 20 | ||
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (directed) | 20 | ||
Ìý Ìý Advance preparation for classes | 40 | ||
Ìý Ìý Completion of formative assessment tasks | 52 | ||
Ìý Ìý Essay preparation | 30 | ||
Ìý Ìý Reflection | 20 | ||
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Total hours by term | 200 | 0 | 0 |
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Total hours for module | 200 |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Written assignment:Ìý
Word count: 5000 wordsÌý
Submission date: at the end of the moduleÌý
Throughout the module, programme members will keep a learning log of their coaching and mentoring experiences and reflections. They will also write up their inter-module coachingÌýexperiences, andÌýwill gather feedback. ÌýThese elements will form a portfolio of developmental activity which may be referred to in their final assessment which comprises: A written assignment of 5000 words, based on the experience of the coaching and mentoring practice and personal development during the overall period of the module. This should reflect on the activities which took place both in ‘live’ practice sessionsÌýand at the workshops, the learning gained from it, the programme member’s learning reflections, and be underpinned with reference and critical analysis of the relevant literature.Ìý
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The written assignment is the only piece of work assessed in this module. It is expected that the programme member will reference the other elements of their development portfolio, such as learning logs and reflective documents, and include them as required in the appendix of the assignment. These additional elements of the portfolio will be included in the same electronic submission as the assignment.Ìý
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Assessment submission is according to the assessment schedule for the student’s cohort.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
Feedback from tutors and peers is formative and supports leadership development during this module.
Penalties for late submission:
As university post-experience postgraduate programmes.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
50%
Reassessment arrangements:
One re-submission allowed, capped at 50%.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
N/A
Last updated: 8 April 2021
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