Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Mentoring

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

30 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Mentoring is intended if you are a teacher based in a school and are interested in becoming a Teacher Mentor. The course will equip you with skills to mentor and support Master in Teaching and Learning (MTL) student-teachers during their field placement, and help them develop strategies for effective teaching that facilitates student learning and to adopt a reflective approach to teaching. This course will have a blended learning approach consisting of face-to-face lectures and seminars, online learning and a practicum. You will also be expected to engage in an amount of self-study in each module.

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Applicants must be in possession of:

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the degree of Bachelor of Education (Honours) or
a first cycle degree together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or
a first cycle and/or second cycle degree or higher and a permanent teacher's warrant or
any other recognised teaching qualification and a permanent teacher's warrant. In addition to the above, applicants shall be working and based in schools occupying a role with direct relevance to teaching and shall have a minimum of four year' teaching experience.

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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

LLI5007	Teacher Professional Learning	5 ECTS
LLI5008	School-based Mentoring	5 ECTS
LLI5009	Subject-based Pedagogy and Methodology	5 ECTS
LLI5010	Practicum for School-based Mentoring	10 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are also required to register for one of the following study-units:

LLI5011	Reflective Practices	5 ECTS
LLI5012	Professional Learning Communities	5 ECTS
LLI5103	Co-Teaching	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Mentoring under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Exhibit strong commitment to the teaching profession.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of pedagogy and subject matter.
Collaborate well with other teachers and administrators.
Articulate effective instructional strategies.
Work well with individuals from different backgrounds.

Attitude and character:

is willing to be a role model for other teachers
exhibits strong commitment to the teaching profession
believes mentoring improves instructional practice
demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
is reflective and able to learn from mistakes
is eager to share information and ideas with colleagues
is resilient, flexible, persistent and open-minded
exhibits resourcefulness; enjoys new challenges and solving problems

Professional competence and experience:

has excellent knowledge of pedagogy and subject matter
has confidence in her / his own instructional skills
demonstrates excellent classroom management skills
feels comfortable being observed by other teachers
maintains a network of professional contacts
understands the policies and procedures of the school
is a meticulous observer of classroom practice
collaborates well with other teachers and administrators
is willing to learn new teaching strategies from her / his mentees

Communication skills:

is able to articulate effective instructional strategies
listens attentively
asks questions that prompt reflection and understanding
offers critique in positive and productive ways
uses effective techniques to communicate with her / his mentees
is efficient with the use of time
conveys enthusiasm and passion for teaching
is discreet and maintains confidentiality

Interpersonal skills:

is able to maintain a trusting, professional relationship
knows how to express care for a mentee's emotional and professional needs
is attentive to sensitive political issues
works well with individuals from different backgrounds
is approachable; easily establishes rapport with others
is patient

Non EU Applicants:

This programme is being sponsored by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation

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As a graduate of this programme you will be able to apply for the role of school-based Teacher Mentor for MTL students in schools.

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