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