Courses :: Module, MENTORING FOR EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

	Overview
	The Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion module introduces mentors to the practical steps involved in building relationships. It introduces the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and walks mentors through the interactive and participatory processes that can be used to enhance positive relationship building. Upon completion of the module the mentor will have a broader understanding of the skills associated with mentoring and communicating effectively. The course involves learners� participation in training and reflection, as well as engaging in a mentoring relationship with a young person. The module is linked to the STEM Passport for Inclusion, and students will be facilitated to mentor a group of students in this programme. This will be arranged by the course providers and the mentors will be fully supported to achieve the learning outcomes.

Overview

The Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion module introduces mentors to the practical steps involved in building relationships. It introduces the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and walks mentors through the interactive and participatory processes that can be used to enhance positive relationship building. Upon completion of the module the mentor will have a broader understanding of the skills associated with mentoring and communicating effectively. The course involves learners� participation in training and reflection, as well as engaging in a mentoring relationship with a young person. The module is linked to the STEM Passport for Inclusion, and students will be facilitated to mentor a group of students in this programme. This will be arranged by the course providers and the mentors will be fully supported to achieve the learning outcomes.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Critically evaluate the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Critically evaluate mentoring practices and theory. Build and support and effective mentoring relationship. Provide objective guidance and feedback based on personal experience. Evaluate inclusive and ethical mentoring practices.

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Additional Reading
	Altus, J. (2015). Answering the call: How group mentoring makes a difference. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnerships in Learning, DOI: 10.1080/13611267.2015.1047629. Berndt (1996) Bozeman, B., Feeney, M.K. (2007). Toward a useful theory of mentoring: A conceptual analysis and critique. Administration & Society 39(6): 719-739. Coleman, A. (2008). A Dictionary of Psychology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. Deutsch, N. L., & Spencer, R. (2009). Capturing the magic: Assessing the quality of youth mentoring relationships. New Directions for Youth Development, 121, 47-70. Douglass, A.G., Smith, D.L., Smith, L.J. (2013). An exploration of the characteristics of effective undergraduate peer-mentoring relationships. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 21(2), 219-234. Dubois, D.L., Neville, H.A., Parra, G.R., & Pugh-Lilly, A.O. Testing a new model of mentoring. In G.G. Noam (Ed.- in-chief) & J.E. Rhodes (Ed.), A critical view of youth mentoring (New Directions for Youth Development: Theory, Research, and Practice, No. 93, pp.21-57). San Francisco: Jossey Bass. Kaye, B., & Jacobson, B. (1996). Reframing mentoring. Training & Development, 50(8), 44-47. Kroger, (2005) Langhout, R., Rhodes, J.E., & Osborne, L.N. (2004). An exploratory study of youth mentoring in an urban context: Adolescents� perceptions of relationship styles. Journal of Youth & Adolescence, 33(4), 293-306. Larose, S., Savoie, J., DeWit, D.J., Lipman, E.L., & DuBois, D.L. (2015). The role of relational, recreational, and tutoring activities in the perceptions of received support and quality of mentoring relationship during a community based mentoring relationship. Journal of Community Psychology, 43(5), 527-544. Philip, K., & Hendry, L.B. (2000). Making sense of mentoring or mentoring making sense? Reflections on the mentoring process by adult mentors with young people. Journal of Commuity & Applied Social Psychology, 10, 211-223. Price-Mitchell, M. (2013, January). Mentoring Youth Matters. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201301/mentoringyouth-matters Rhodes, J.E. (2002, May). Research corner: Group mentoring. Retrieved from: http://www.mentoring.org/downloads/mentoring_1323.pdf Rhodes, J.E., Spencer, R., Keller, T.E., Liang, B., Noam, G. (2006). A model for the influence of mentoring relationships on youth development. Journal of Community Psychology 34(6): 691-707. Shaffer & Kipp (2010) Weiler, L.M., Zarich, K.J., Haddock, S.A., Krafchick, J.L., Zimmerman, T.S. (2014). A comprehensive model of mentor experiences: Perceptions, strategies, and outcomes. Journal of Community Psychology, 42(5), 593-608

Additional Reading

Altus, J. (2015). Answering the call: How group mentoring makes a difference. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnerships in Learning, DOI: 10.1080/13611267.2015.1047629.

Berndt (1996) Bozeman, B., Feeney, M.K. (2007). Toward a useful theory of mentoring: A conceptual analysis and critique. Administration & Society 39(6): 719-739.

Coleman, A. (2008). A Dictionary of Psychology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Deutsch, N. L., & Spencer, R. (2009). Capturing the magic: Assessing the quality of youth mentoring relationships. New Directions for Youth Development, 121, 47-70.

Douglass, A.G., Smith, D.L., Smith, L.J. (2013). An exploration of the characteristics of effective undergraduate peer-mentoring relationships. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 21(2), 219-234.

Dubois, D.L., Neville, H.A., Parra, G.R., & Pugh-Lilly, A.O. Testing a new model of mentoring. In G.G. Noam (Ed.- in-chief) & J.E. Rhodes (Ed.), A critical view of youth mentoring (New Directions for Youth Development: Theory, Research, and Practice, No. 93, pp.21-57). San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Kaye, B., & Jacobson, B. (1996). Reframing mentoring. Training & Development, 50(8), 44-47.

Kroger, (2005)

Langhout, R., Rhodes, J.E., & Osborne, L.N. (2004). An exploratory study of youth mentoring in an urban context: Adolescents� perceptions of relationship styles. Journal of Youth & Adolescence, 33(4), 293-306.

Larose, S., Savoie, J., DeWit, D.J., Lipman, E.L., & DuBois, D.L. (2015). The role of relational, recreational, and tutoring activities in the perceptions of received support and quality of mentoring relationship during a community based mentoring relationship. Journal of Community Psychology, 43(5), 527-544.

Philip, K., & Hendry, L.B. (2000). Making sense of mentoring or mentoring making sense? Reflections on the mentoring process by adult mentors with young people. Journal of Commuity & Applied Social Psychology, 10, 211-223.

Price-Mitchell, M. (2013, January). Mentoring Youth Matters. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201301/mentoringyouth-matters

Rhodes, J.E. (2002, May). Research corner: Group mentoring. Retrieved from: http://www.mentoring.org/downloads/mentoring_1323.pdf

Rhodes, J.E., Spencer, R., Keller, T.E., Liang, B., Noam, G. (2006). A model for the influence of mentoring relationships on youth development. Journal of Community Psychology 34(6): 691-707.

Shaffer & Kipp (2010)

Weiler, L.M., Zarich, K.J., Haddock, S.A., Krafchick, J.L., Zimmerman, T.S. (2014). A comprehensive model of mentor experiences: Perceptions, strategies, and outcomes. Journal of Community Psychology, 42(5), 593-608

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