The learning outcomes detailed above will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies:
Lectures – Communication of knowledge and ideas between lecturer and student.
Guest lectures – the NGBs may be involved in delivering contemporary coaching issues.
Problem Solving – Students will participate in group activities to apply knowledge and theory to coach development.
Independent Research – students will work as part of a team or individually conducting and presenting research on lecturer assigned contemporary issues in coaching and will engage in debate on these topics.
Class Discussion – Students will be actively encouraged to participate in debates and discussions.
E- Learning – Blackboard will be used.
Practicals -
The use of case study and article discussion & presentation will play a primary role.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to examine coach education, mentoring provision and practice and the requisite knowledge and expertise underpinning such activity.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Analyse coach education, mentoring and continuing professional development policy and practice.
LO2
Apply critically theory and relevant concepts in developing coach education and mentoring practice.
LO3
Apply sound pedagogical practice in designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes to bring about clearly defined learning outcomes.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
The Adult Learner
• Types of learning
• Definitions of different forms of learning, formal, non-formal and informal.
• Experiential and prior learning. Workbased learning.
• Tutor Role
Mentoring & Tutoring Skills
• Communication skills
• Presenting to small groups
• Tutoring Techniques – theory and practice.
• Assessment methods and instruments.
• Selection of assessment approaches for adult learning measurement, formal, non-formal and informal.
• Mentoring methods
Coach developmental pathways
• Including formal, informal and non-formal learning.
• Coach development
• Mentoring practice and relationships
• Developing learning & mentoring toolbox’s
• Learning design and implementation
• Self assessment and reflection as a coach mentor
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Case Studies
Mentoring Case Study Presentation
1,2,3
60.00
n/a
Written Report
An individual 1500 word written report on coach mentoring practice.
1,2
40.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment