Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector
3 total works
Mentoring in the Lifelong Learning Sector
by Jonathan Gravells and Susan Wallace
Published 1 January 2007
This text has been revised and updated to take account of the variety of contexts within the Lifelong Learning Sector. It provides a source of guidance, support and training materials for those involved with mentoring within the sector and presents current theory in an accessible way, illustrated with familiar and pertinent examples. The book shows how a system of mentoring can be successfully implemented, monitored and evaluated within a college or other lifelong learning organisation and explores what the experts and theorists have to say about mentoring, to see how well this fits with the reality of day-to-day experience.
Leadership and Leading Teams in the Lifelong Learning Sector
by Susan Wallace and Jonathan Gravells
Published 12 March 2007
This book contains guidance, support and training materials for those in leadership roles throughout the Lifelong Learning sector. Addressing key aspects of the occupational standards for Leadership and Management in FE, it examines the role and purpose of leadership through the use of lively case-studies and by presenting current, useful theory in an accessible way. It explains and evaluates leadership styles, giving practical advice and encouraging the reader to analyse their own leadership practice. In addition, it looks at how leaders at every level can contribute towards transforming their organisation.
This book provides a source of guidance, support and training materials for those involved with mentoring in colleges of further education. It addresses the relevant aspects of the (FENTO) national occupational standards for Leadership and Management in FE and examines the role of mentoring for professional development through the use of practical case studies. Current theory is presented in an acessible way, illustrated with familiar and pertinent examples.