1.1 explain key principles of learning

Learning outcome

The learner will:

1. Understand the learning process

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1.1 explain key principles of learning

1.2 describe ways people learn

1.3 explain key factors in effective learning.

Learning outcome

The learner will:

2. Understand ways to identify individual mentoring needs

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

2.1 describe ways in which individual coaching needs are identified

2.2 identify learning needs that can be met through mentoring

2.3 explain ways to clarify the learner’s goals and facilitate their achievement.

Learning outcome

The learner will:

3. Understand techniques to establish and maintain a mentoring relationship

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

3.1 explain key techniques of mentoring that meet learner needs

3.2 identify resources required for mentoring

3.3 describe how potential barriers to mentoring can be overcome through building a rapport with individuals in mentoring sessions

3.4 describe ways of creating an environment in which effective mentoring can take place.

Learning outcome

The learner will:

4. Understand how to review progress through mentoring

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

4.1 describe how to review the mentee’s progress

4.2 explain how to provide feedback to learners on their progress

4.3 explain how to use learning received through mentoring

4.4 review own mentoring role and identify areas for development.

Learning outcome

The learner will:

5. Be able to use resources to meet the individual needs of learners

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

5.1 explain ways in which resources can be used to meet the individual needs of learners

5.2 select resources to meet the identified needs of an individual learner

5.3 adapt resources to meet the identified needs of an individual learner

5.4 use resources to meet the identified needs of an individual learner.

Learning outcome

The learner will:

6. Be able to use assessments to meet the individual needs of learners

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

6.1 explain how to use assessment for learning and progression

6.2 use assessments to identify and meet the identified needs of an individual learner.