Mentor Briefing Ppt

Learning at Work

The Role of Mentoring at Work

Purpose of this presentation

To confirm the importance of the employer in the three way partnership.

To explore the role of the workplace supervisor

To identify the benefits and skills of mentoring in the work place

To agree an Individual Training Plan for each supervisor

Consider your own education/ training:

How has the teacher changed? How has the student changed?

How has learning changed?

Write down 5 statements for each bullet point

Why is learning changing?

Life is faster/ more distractionConcentration is different/ learners

want an instant fixThere is a lot of informal learningWork/ life mixInformation is very easy to gain –

google it!More pressure – more choiceThere isn’t a job for life

Learning at work is a three way partnership

Learning at Work

Teacher

Didactic Teacher Centred

Learner

Teacher as facilitator

Learner Centred

Dependant

Independent Learner

No involvement

Employer as Coach/ Mentor

Traditional ClassroomBased with work

experience

Work based learning with skill and knowledge

development

Employer

Learning in partnership

Teacher

Deliverer

Facilitator

Directed

learner

Self Directed

Employer

No involvement

Mentor

Learning in partnership

Teacher

Deliverer

Facilitator

Directed

learner

Self Directed

Employer

No involvement

Mentor

Learning in partnership

Teacher

Deliverer

Facilitator

Directed

learner

Self Directed

Employer

No involvement

Mentor

Learning in partnership

Teacher

Deliverer

Facilitator

Directed

learner

Self Directed

Employer

No involvement

Mentor

Everyone is at different stages of the journey

Advantages of work placeExperience the reality of workApply knowledge and skillsAllows repetition and

consolidation of skillsIs an individual journey through

negotiation with learner/ employer

Formalising the arrangement

A Learning Agreement

A Learning Agreement

I will: Act in a responsible and professional manner Carry out the responsibilities and comply with company regulations Liaise with my employer and trainer regarding my learning goals

A Learning Agreement

We will: Provide safe working conditions and systems. Provide opportunites for skill development and practice Support the learner to achieve their goals Give feedback to learner and trainer.

A Learning Agreement

We will: Ensure the placement meets the needs of the learner and employer Monitor opportunites for skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ employer regarding the learning goals Monitor feedback to learner and trainer.

Role of the Mentor

What do you see as the benefits of a mentor to:

The learner The supervisor The business

Write down 5 statements for each bullet point

What is the difference?

Consider, the following and define what makes the difference between the roles:

MentorCoachTutorTeacher

Skills required by the Supervisor

Discussion

What are the skills that you will require

to support a learner in the workplace?

Issues about mentoring

Is it a line manager?Is it someone in the learner’s

team?How is it formally recognised

by the company?

Assessment

A learner’s work is stored in a working portfolio known as their Portfolio of Evidence.

Portfolio of Evidence

A method of gathering evidence of work experience or practice.

Evidence can be assessed against qualification criteria and standards.

Can be accredited with similar recognition as other formal qualifications.

Can be used as a learning tool to develop skills and knowledge through “learning by doing”

Portfolio of Evidence

Evidence could include:

Observation Records Witness Testimonies Professional Discussions Artefacts (photos/video/products) Case Histories and Studies Projects/ Assignments

How can you help?

Show Interest in learner

Sign diaries/ work records

Provide information/ data for projects

Discuss, give comments on project work

Provide constructive feedback on performance

Encourage learner to reflect on performance

Make valued judgements against standards

Assess learner’s competency

Where do you sit in the following diagram?

Summary

Learning at work needs a structured approach between learner/ employer and training provider

A portfolio of evidence is a way of gathering evidence of work

The employer can help the learner to achieve their learning goals

The Future

Complete a Training Needs Analysis and identify where support can be given to you to make you more effective as a mentor

Individual Support

Understanding Apprenticeships

Understanding

Learners

Assessing Learners

Role of the Mentor

Effective Mentoring

A choice of modules will be selected and agreed for one-to-one support

Thank you