What is the impact of socio-cultural influences on teacher mentoring programs on new or student teachers?
Mentoring assignment
Assignment (3000) words summative assessment
Content and format
Identify and define an issue relating to mentoring in your setting that you wish to explore
Explain and justify how you will investigate the issue using relevant literature
Reflect critically on the investigation, experiences and outcomes including implications for future mentoring development
This is an essay style assignment. Sub headings are permitted to structure your work. It will be submitted via turnitin and marked in grade mark using the Level 7 criteria in a separate file under this section. Chose a small aspect to explore in depth rather than trying to cover all issues across your chosen topic, you do not have space to cover everything. You will be expected to demonstrate your analysis and critique of the literature using a range of articles and book sources.
Use a clear font and 1.5 spacing. Referencing is expected in the cite them right style throughout the work and at the end a clear set of references of the sources you have directly used in the text.
Assignment length
The length of an assignment is limited by a set number of 3000 words to contribute towards the development of writing skills and to ensure all work is assessed equitably. We therefore require you to complete your assignments within the number of 3000 words specified in the assignment brief.
The specified 3000 word count refers to the main body of the report and does not include front cover, title page, contents page, executive summary, reference list, bibliography or appendices. (The word count does include headings, tables and in-text citations, but not equations or diagrams.)
Appendices themselves will not be marked. However, inappropriate use of appendices will be taken into consideration when awarding the final mark.
Words that exceed the maximum allowed will not be marked. If in doubt, you should discuss this with the Module Leader before submission.
Apply the following Key elements of M-level writing:
Define key terms
Reasonable range of literature
Critical analysis – might include comparing and contrasting different writers/theories, looking at the research evidence critically, looking at ways in which a theory does not work in practice
Applying theory to practice – can be used to illustrate theories or to critique them
Structure: make sure there’s an introduction and conclusion. Subtitles can provide helpful signposting.
Editing: allow enough time to review your work.
About the assignment
Length: 3000 words
Aim: to address the learning outcomes of the module and fulfil the MA marking criteria
Contents:
Introduction
Literature review: use subheadings to structure the literature review
Theory to practice: this can either be woven through your assignment, or you can have a section looking at your work context as a case study, in relation to the literature
Conclusion
References (Use Harvard referencing – a file is attached about Harvard referencing – kindly follow the same way as explained in the attached file – “Citing your references using the Harvard (Author-Date).
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Post/Graduate Attribute* developed Other GAs developed
Considered their own current views of mentoring;
Academic literacy Research literacy
Developed an understanding of the purposes and used of mentoring;
Academic literacy Research literacy
Critically examined the way in which mentoring influences professional development in differing contexts;
Digital Literacy Global citizenship
Considered the role of the mentor and the mentee;
Research literacy Digital Literacy
Demonstrated their ability to critically communicate their understanding of mentoring in a professional context.
Critical
self-awareness Academic literacy
Considered the role of learning mentors and mentoring for young learners Global citizenship Academic literacy
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