Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-10-06 | - |
Program Overview
Mentoring and Coaching (DL) Level 7
Overview
Mentoring and Coaching (DL) is a Level 7 course for teachers and educators, delivered via distance learning. You'll explore the principles, concepts, theories, and models relating to the development of coaching, guidance, and mentoring skills, and evaluate the impact these might have on teaching and learning.
Why us?
- Gain knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills that you can apply to your teaching position and enhance your career
- Study from anywhere in the world with the entire course content delivered via online distance learning
Course structure
Our Mentoring and Coaching course is taught via tutor and group-led discussion sessions, case studies, self/peer reflection, evaluation of visual or audio recordings, research, and self-directed study. Assessment methods include written commentary and transcript, and a written report.
Course modules
Mentoring and Coaching
Explore the principles, concepts, theories and models relating to the development of coaching, guidance and mentoring skills. Evaluate the impact these might have on teaching and learning. Demonstrate the development of related skills, the personal qualities that underpin effective learning relationships and the ability to integrate these skills into your professional practice. Develop supportive relationships, both personal and professional, as well as awareness of the potential of all learners.
Facilities
This distance learning course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You'll need internet access to use our Virtual Learning Environment, where you will access specially designed learning materials, e-books, e-journals, relevant websites and multimedia.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to be working in a teaching/educator role.
Fees and finance
Course fees are £750.
Career ready
This coaching and mentoring course is ideal for teachers and people working in educational management who want to quickly progress their careers. The knowledge and skills you develop will also transfer to many other sectors, particularly education policy and government.
Meet the team — Mentoring and Coaching (DL)
- Paul Blacklock
- Lynda Dalkin
- Vicky Graham
Related courses
- PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL)
- MA Education (DL)
- PGCE Education (DL)
Program Outline
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Tutor and group-led discussion sessions
- Case studies
- Self/peer reflection
- Evaluation of visual or audio recordings
- Research
- Self-directed study
- Faculty:
- Vicky Graham (Senior Lecturer)
- Lynda Dalkin (Lecturer in International Initial Teacher Training)
- Unique Approaches:
- Online distance learning with access to the Virtual Learning Environment
- Continual online support and tutorials from qualified librarians and course tutors
- Real-time online help through "Live Chat" with the library team
Careers:
- Target Audience: Teachers and people working in educational management
- Potential Career Paths:
- Teachers
- Educational managers
- Education policy and government roles
- Career Progression: Develop knowledge and skills to quickly progress careers
Other:
- Benefits:
- Gain knowledge, understanding, and intellectual skills to enhance your teaching position
- Study from anywhere in the world
- Develop supportive relationships with colleagues and students
- Become aware of the potential of all learners
- Access online journals, articles, and e-books
- Receive continual online support and tutorials from qualified librarians and your course tutor
- Participate in real-time online help through "Live Chat" with the library team