The Educative Mentor Course
The DfE's Standard for teachers’ professional development states that ...
Part 4 – Professional development programmes should be sustained over time
Professional development is most effective when activities form part of a sustained programme, typically for more than two terms. In particular, effective professional development:
- is iterative, with activities creating a rhythm of ongoing support and follow-up activities;
- may include complementary one-off activities as part of a wider coherent package; and,
- includes opportunities for experimentation, reflection, feedback and evaluation.
On our Coaching and Mentoring Practices to Develop a Professional Learning Culture course, across the academic year, you will apply the latest knowledge of academic theory, research and the science of learning to develop your skills as a mentor. Throughout the year you will engage in relevant reading and academic research, and then, through our synchronous online and face-to-face events, you will develop high level skills in mentoring and coaching techniques to support the development of practitioners within your school. This course is designed to create a sustained programme of learning across an academic year.
level 6 certification Coaching and Mentoring Practices to Develop a Professional Learning Culture
Join Next Gen Teaching to ensure that you are embedding pedagogical content knowledge using the most current theory, research and teaching methods, into your classroom practice. And to support the development of a professional learning culture in your educational environment.
course outline
- Develop knowledge of most recent academic theory, research and science of learning linked to mentoring educational professionals
- Develop practical skills in mentoring, including observation skills; feedback and target setting
- Develop skills in curriculum design in relation to designing CPLD cycles to ensure positive impact on teaching, learning and progress of learners
- Further develop your level of pedagogical content knowledge through a hybrid learning approach
- Engage in practical professional collaboration workshops
- Have time to reflect and develop your professional skills, as a mentor, through guided online and face-to-face modules
assessment outcomes
Level 6 Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to the required level. The awardee of this certificate demonstrates:
Knowledge; The awardee ...
- Has advanced practical, conceptual or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to create ways forward in contexts where there are many interacting factors.
- Understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the theories that underpin them.
- Can critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.
Skills; The awardee can ...
- Determine, refine, adapt and use appropriate methods and advanced cognitive and practical skills to address problems that have limited definition and involve many interacting factors.
- Use and, where appropriate, design relevant research and development to inform actions.
- Evaluate actions, methods and results and their implications.
Taken from OFQUAL Assessment Criteria
EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES
- 1 full academic year of guided learning, continuous support and implementation of theory and research into practice
- Professional Learning Coach for the academic year
- 12 online guided learning content modules
- 5 live online guided learning TEAMS sessions with our professionals
- 9 face-to-face, interactive and practice based development days with NGT professionals at your Professional Learning Hub
- Targeted, ongoing formative feedback throughout the year
- 3 online dialogic development meetings with a NGT professional
- Final assessments that are pedagogy-based implementation tasks
Career-Focused Curriculum
Our courses and programs are designed for continued success in educational practice. This course is rooted in the following foundations for practice and assessment:
- Teachers' Standards for England and Wales
- Standard for teachers' professional development (DfE, 2016)
- OFQUAL Level 6 Criteria for Assessment
affordable professional learning
We believe that education should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer affordable prices. No hidden costs or nasty surprises - everything is included in the price!
Course Information
Is this course for me?
This course would be perfect for practitioners who are wanting to develop their skills as a mentor to support professional learning and development in their school. Some examples include:
- Middle and Senior Leaders who would like to upskill in their knowledge of current theory and research, supported by practical implementation into their school setting
- Teachers who would like to move into a professional development role or who currently have responsibility for supporting other practitioners with their development
- Practitioners who mentor trainee teachers (PGCE / iQTS) or ECTs
What qualifications do I need?
In order to register for this course you will need to be a qualified teacher. All of our courses are rooted in the teaching expectations for England and Wales, however, you do NOT need to have a teaching qualification from the UK, you can register for this course if you qualified in a different country. We will ask for your qualifications so we can check your eligibility and we may request an IELTS (or equivalent) for English proficiency.
Can I enroll myself onto the course or do I have to go through my school?
You are free to enroll independently onto the course and pay the full price yourself - you do not need to go through your school. However, we are a very practical course and everything you do will go back to implementation into practice, so we advise that you do have your school's support with your learning journey.