Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools (International)

The programme is designed for school coordinators and principals who want to further develop themselves and their professional practice, while also developing as professional colleagues within their own settings. The programme will be of interest to participants who have taught, managed or supervised for some time, who may wish to develop their skills as school-based mentors for supporting teacher induction in English Language Teaching and/or the professional learning of colleagues in this field more generally. It is intended for existing teachers who wish to develop their skills as mentors through:

• Enquiry, reflection and experimentation with their own practices
• Studying ways of supporting other teachers’ professional learning, through effective coaching and feedback strategies, grounded in adult learning theory
• Asking questions and recognising and valuing previous experience
• Role play and development of the mentoring conversation
• A team approach involving regular and varied discourse in class

The programme also supports the development of reflective professionals who can lead and manage all school functions effectively, with confidence, vision and courage. Therefore, the programme is designed to appeal to those who wish to:

• Extend their skills and knowledge for school-based collaborative professional learning more generally
• Support other teachers’ professional learning through mentoring, coaching and leadership
• Deepen their understanding of, and enhance the processes of curriculum implementation, development planning and leadership for learning