| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Mentoring for Initial Teacher Training
Overview
Preparing for the new Department for Education statutory requirements for lead mentors from September 2024? Develop your skills for mentoring trainees in Initial Teacher Training and supporting Initial Teacher Education, as well as Early Career Teachers’ professional development. This course will allow you to enhance the connections between their academic and professional lives, as well as your own.
Full Description
Through face-to-face workshops, online activities and supplementary reading, together we will cover everything that trainees need to know about pupil learning, how your trainees can be supported to manage and assess their own learning; and how you can help them develop professional behaviours for a successful career in teaching.
You will undertake professional development aligning to your professional practice as a mentor, embedding evidence-based practice into your day-to-day mentoring using a range of teaching approaches, including simulated learning.
You will also learn to reflect on the impact that mentoring has on your trainees, including how to plan for and implement opportunities that allow trainees to develop their professional knowledge and skills in Early Years, Primary or Secondary classrooms.
The course is organised into five areas that are key to mentor development:
- Supporting Teaching
- Designing and Structuring Learning and Assessment
- Developing Career-long learning
- Delivering ITT
- Implementation of ITT in Practice
Each of these areas deals with an important aspect of mentoring trainee teachers. You will not only need to engage with these topics, but also consider your own professional experience as a teacher and mentor in relation to them.
The course materials you use will take a holistic view of both the learning that ITT trainees need to undertake in their QTS courses, and the learning that you as a mentor need to undertake in order to support them, aligning with the National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD).
You can study this module on its own but it also bears 60 credits towards a Masters degree in Education at ARU.
Who Should Attend?
We will prioritise applications from those who are an identified lead mentor at ARU or one of its ITT partners, or mentoring a trainee on a course of initial teacher education provided by ARU or any of its partner organisations who also provide initial teacher education/QTS courses.
In line with the new mentor requirements as part of the Initial Teacher Training statutory guidance from the Department for Education from September 2024, you will be required to demonstrate your commitment to meeting the time requirement of 30 hours of study in order to be eligible for ‘lead mentor’ status at ARU.
You must also have the support of your school (employer) to reflect on your practice as a mentor. You will need access to expert colleagues in your school to discuss your practice with, and your school will need to sign a supplementary information form granting you permission to take the course.
Dates
Study for 24 weeks over two trimesters from September 2024 – April 2025.
Where You'll Study
Your Faculty
In the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, we use our expertise and connections in Cambridge and beyond to nurture creativity through experimentation and risk-taking, and encourage critical thinking, in order to educate, entertain, inspire and understand, as well as to improve people’s lives.
Where Can I Study?
Blended Learning
Study through a mix of face-to-face teaching and online sessions.
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
Full Course Fee for 2025/26
£3,266.66
Substantial discounts are available to support mentors in our local region.
Entry Requirements
See ‘Who should attend’ for requirements.
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Mentoring for Initial Teacher Training course is designed to develop the skills of mentors in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and support Initial Teacher Education, as well as Early Career Teachers' professional development. The course aims to enhance the connections between the academic and professional lives of trainees and mentors.
Objectives:
- Prepare participants for the Department for Education's statutory requirements for lead mentors from September 2024.
- Develop skills for mentoring trainees in ITT and supporting ITT and Early Career Teachers' professional development.
- Foster connections between trainees' academic and professional lives.
Full Description:
The course covers key areas of mentor development:
- Supporting Teaching
- Designing and Structuring Learning and Assessment
- Developing Career-long learning
- Delivering ITT
- Implementation of ITT in Practice Participants engage in face-to-face workshops, online activities, and supplementary reading. They cover topics such as pupil learning, supporting trainees' management and assessment of their learning, and developing professional behaviors for teaching careers. Participants also reflect on the impact of mentoring on trainees, including planning and implementing opportunities for trainees to develop professional knowledge and skills.
Outline:
The program is divided into five modules:
- Supporting Teaching
- Designing and Structuring Learning and Assessment
- Developing Career-long learning
- Delivering ITT
- Implementation of ITT in Practice
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
Unique Approaches:
The course emphasizes evidence-based practice and uses simulated learning to enhance understanding.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates may pursue careers as lead mentors in ITT or other roles related to teacher training and development.
Opportunities and Outcomes:
The course aligns with the Department for Education's statutory requirements and prepares participants to meet the time requirement of 30 hours of study for 'lead mentor' status.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
