Mentoring and coaching

MENTORING AND COACHING ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINE LEVEL 7
Details of the Assignment
Assignment name: EDM 730 Critical Reflection Component Number: 1
Assignment weighting: 100%

Assignment details: A maximum of 3000 words and no less than 2600 words supported by evidence of significant and relevant background reading. Please ensure your assignment addresses all of the module’s intended learning outcomes and the QAA (2015) FHEQ Masters level descriptor (below) for this module. Students must obtain at least 50% to pass the module.
Component 1: 100%
BREAKDOWN
Demonstrate an understanding of current research and/ or policy in relation to schoolsettings, as appropriate to the chosen focus area.
• Critically reflect on and evaluate the impact of different approaches to coaching andmentoring within their own work environment
• Clearly and accurately communicate their conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences, ensuring that the work has been proofread carefully and referenced appropriately using the Harvard system;
• Demonstrate independent learning, self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level;
• Exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations, as appropriate; and
• Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, as appropriate.

Patch 3
You are asked to provide mini reviews of four relevant articles taken from recent editions of academic journals. Rather than paraphrasing the abstract, should indicate what you think is the key contribution made by the article to your understanding of mentoring and coaching [c.1000 words].