Teaching and Mentoring Individual Learners

Working with
Individual Learners

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
A. Differences between coaching and mentoring ......................................................................1
B. Reflecting and reviewing the effectiveness of own role in helping students.........................2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
a) Strategies and resources help student......................................................................................2
b) Three agencies that will help to improve their skills and knowledge.....................................3
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
A. Strengths and areas for improvement in relation to one-to-one teaching and learning
situations.....................................................................................................................................4
B. Plan opportunities...................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Mentoring and coaching are both related terms in an individual's learning phase; both
these terms are essential for a person as these help him or her to develop skills and knowledge.
Each and every student or individual needs to learn and develop certain skills which are
important for personal as well as career development. This report will identify major differences
in between coaching and mentoring (Callahan-Ferris, 2016). The present report will also
determine effectiveness in the role of mentor or coach. Furthermore, this report will also
determine various strategies and resources which can be helpful for the student. In addition to
this, five action plans will be developed in report which can help in improving the personal
skills.
TASK 1
A. Differences between coaching and mentoring
There are many differences in between coaching and mentoring which are described as
below -
1. Coaching is task oriented whereas mentoring is relationship oriented – Coaching
focuses on a specific issue or problem like speaking strictly, managing effectively as well
as thinking strategically (Owen, 2016). This needs a special coach who is able to teach
his or her student opt to build various skills. On the other hand, mentoring supports to
offer a safe environment where the students or learners can discuss all problems or issues
they are facing or affecting their personal and professional success.
2. Coaching is for short term and mentoring is long termed – A coach shows his or her
involvement with the learner for a short period. It can be a small session when needed.
This time, period depends upon the coaching relationship purpose. On the other hand,
mentoring takes more time so that both; the mentor and mentee can learn or develop their
skills. Mentoring helps in building trust relationship among each other
Roles and Responsibilities of Coach Enabling students so that they can identify their needs: The role and responsibility of
coach is to enable students where they can be able to identify their own needs and
preferences (Yeldham, 2017). Coach plays a crucial role in enhancing the needs of
students.
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