Mentoring in the Lifelong Learning Sector [Paperback]

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.Provides guidance, support and training materials for those involved in mentoring within the Lifelong Learning Sector; fully revised and updated in this second edition. Extremely useful for new and established teachers - Lecturer, Wiltshire CollegeThis text is applicable to any training or learning environment. The core concepts and format are user friendly and I found the book extreamly usefull.Easy to read and find the correct informationI am finding this book a very helpful tool. Clear layout and clear expectations.Again another useful read, well structured and easy to follow. Helpful for exploring the role of the mentor and what it entails.This is a really good and useful book for anyone looking to work with young people. I found this really useful and have recommended it to other collegues who work with young people. It give clear ideas about mentoring and is a nice read.This book is useful for those supporting students in any setting as the principles are applicable to a range of workplace environmentsIt is an excellent book, but not right for the needs of the learners on this particular course. It has proved useful reading for those acting as mentors, but not those doing the course. I will be recommending it for those acting as mentors.An recommended book, highly reable and informativeExcellent book - great introduction to Mentoring for l6