Mentoring and Counselling Skills for Teachers

By Dr. S. RENUKADEVI | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research

Learners enrolled: 1236

Teaching is a profession that creates all of the other professions. Teachers are the asset of any nation as they shape young minds into future leaders, thinkers, and societal contributors. The demands of academic life are extremely stressful to students where Mentoring and counselling is the need of the hour. Mentoring is an interpersonal relationship that fosters support between a mentor and a learner. Counselling is the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems. Mentoring and counselling have been given a good focus in NEP 2020. In this context, this course will provide the much needed knowledge in mentoring and counselling students.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Continuing Education
Start Date :	15 Jul 2024
End Date :	31 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	31 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	08 Dec 2024 IST
Exam Shift :	Shift-1

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

Week 1: Learners and Teachers
Week 2: Mentoring Basics
Week 3: Mentoring Stages & Areas
Week 4: Mentoring Strategies
Week 5: Counselling Basics
Week 6: Counselling Skills
Week 7: Counselling Strategies & Areas
Week 8: Self care for Teachers and Summary

Books and references

1. Sharma, R.A.(2007). Psychology of Teaching-Learning Process. Meerut : Surya Publications

2. Barki & Mukhopadhyay.(1995). Guidance and Counselling. New Delhi : Sterling Publishers.

3. Agochya, D.(2010). Life competencies for adolescents. New Delhi : Sage Publications

4. Anastasi. (2016). Psychological Testing. New Delhi : Pearson Education

5. Subha R, Larry G & Elizabeth K K. (2006). Twelve tips for developing effective mentors. Medical Teacher, Vol. 28, No. 5, 2006, pp. 404–408

6. Ramirez, Kristoffer Paulo, “A Systematic Re view of Gen Z's Learning Characteristics and

preferences.” 10.13140/RG.2.2.30557.84969, 2018.

7. Phillips-Jones, L, “Skills for successful mentoring: competencies of outstanding mentors and

mentees.” CCC/The Mentoring Group,2003.

8. UN Together Mentor handbook. hr.un.org/mentoring

9. Jeffrey A, and Kottler.(2013). Counseling Skills for Teachers. NewDelhi :Sage

Instructor bio

Dr. S. RENUKADEVI

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research

Dr. S. Renukadevi holds a Doctorate in Computer Applications (Engg. Education), Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling and Masters in Computer Applications. She has 32 years of experience in Teaching and Research. Her expertise includes Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Soft Skills, Gender Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Mentoring, IKS, UHV, Transactional Analysis, NLP and Healing Techniques (Reiki, Energy, Mudra and Sound). She has coordinated more than 300 short term training programmes. She has trained 300 international teachers and administrators. She has organized Workshops, Symposiums and Conferences. She is affiliated to organizations such as IAAP, ISPA and InSPA. She has authored several research papers and chapters in books. She has trained around 40,000 learners through SWAYAM Course on “Student Psychology”. She has produced 5 Ph.D. dissertations and currently guiding 3 scholars in Engineering Education. She has attended several National and International Conferences. She has visited Germany, UK, US, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland and Malta. Her interest in Educational Psychology has resulted in new methodologies in teacher training. She is a trained NLP practitioner. Her current focus area is on Well Being of Students and Teachers.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

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