University Undergraduate Certificate in Mentoring Course Regulations, 2000

L.N. 21 of 2000

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

University Undergraduate Certificate in Mentoring Course Regulations, 2000

In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections

30 (5) and 31 (6) of the Education Act (Cap. 327), the Chancellor

of the University of Malta has promulgated the following

regulations made by the Senate of the University of Malta by virtue

of the powers conferred upon it by sections 31 and 35 of the said

Citation and interpretation

These regulations may be cited as the University

(1)

Undergraduate Certificate in Mentoring Course Regulations, 2000.

(2) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-

"the Board" means the Board of the Faculty of Education;

"the Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies appointed for the

Course;

"the Certificate" means the University Undergraduate Certificate in

Mentoring;

"the Course" means the Course leading to the University

Undergraduate Certificate in Mentoring.

Applicability

These regulations shall be applicable to courses starting in October

1999 or later.

Eligibility for the Certificate

To be eligible for the award of the Certificate, students must

(a) be registered as regular students in the Course in terms of the

Admission Regulations of the University and satisfy the requirements

stipulated in paragraph (1) of regulation 4;

(b)

successfully complete the course of studies as specified in

regulation 7, including the study-units, the Journal, and the Mentoring

Practicum, and satisfy all other requirements as prescribed in these

regulations; and

(c) satisfy any other requirements laid down in the relevant statutes,

regulations and bye-laws of the University.

Requirements for Admission

(1) Applicants may apply to register for the Course if they are

currently teaching in recognised primary/secondary schools and satisfy the

following requirements for admission

(a) possess a teachers' certificate from the Teachers' Training College

and have five consecutive years' teaching experience; or

(b) possess a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree and have five

consecutive years' teaching experience; or

(c) possess a Postgraduate Certificate In Education and have five

consecutive years' teaching experience; or

(d) possess a Master's degree in Education and have five consecutive

years' teaching experience.

(2)

The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of

applicants that may be allowed to register for the Course, depending on the

availability of resources. The number of available places shall be announced

at the time of the call for applications.

Criteria for Selection

(1) Applicants must present a written statement of interest and

objectives and submit names and addresses of two suitable referees who can

attest to their potential as mentors. Applicants shall be required to attend for

an interview.

(2) If there are more eligible applicants than the number of places

available, applicants shall be selected after an interview by the Board of

Studies. The Board of Studies shall take into consideration the following

criteria which shall be weighted as indicated below

(a) professional knowledge and aptitude

30%

(b) tutoring skills

40%

(c) personality

30%.

Duration of Course

The Course shall extend over one year of part-time study.

Course of Studies

(1) The Course shall consist of the following

(a) study-units, to which not less than ten credits shall be assigned, in

the following areas of study

Introduction to Counselling and Interpersonal Skills

The Inclusive Classroom

Assessment and Supervision

Effective Planning

Classroom Management

Issues in Mentoring

Subject Specific Methodology Issues;

(b) a Mentoring Practicum (2 credits); and

(c) aJournal (2 credits).

(2) The Course shall be delivered in a variety of teaching modes,

including lectures, tutorials, practical work, group seminars and self-directed

learning.

(3) A catalogue of study-units, indicating the code, title, description,

credits assigned to each and method of assessment, shall be published before

the commencement of the Course, following approval by Senate, on the

recommendation of the Board.

Assessment

(1) Students shall be assessed in the study-units in accordance with

the criteria established by the Board of Studies.

(2) Credits shall be assigned according to the following grades in

descending order of merit: A, B, C, and D. Failure shall be indicated by F.

Incomplete work due to justifiable reasons (illness, approved absence, etc.)

shall be indicated by I. In all other cases the results of uncompleted study-

units shall be indicated as F. The grades awarded shall take into account the

students' performance in one or more of the following elements, as deemed

appropriate by the Board: coursework, and practical, written and/or oral

assessments.

(3) Students who fail in the assessment of a study-unit shall be

allowed one re-assessment. If successful, the maximum grade that may be

awarded shall be grade D.

Mentoring Practicum

(l) Students are required to undertake a Mentoring Practicum

which shall extend over the Field Placement of the Bachelor of Education

(Honours) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education courses, and may

take place in any recognised school. The Mentoring Practicum shall entail

taking on the responsibility of at least one student teacher for the whole

duration of Field Placement.

(2) The Mentoring Practicum shall entail work in the school

students are currently attached to, and aims to assess the application of

principles, attitudes, knowledge, and skills garnered during the Course.

(3) The Mentoring Practicum shall be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

In the case of failure, students shall be allowed to repeat it only once during a

period to be determined by the Board of Studies. In the meantime, such

students shall be allowed to .continue the Course.

The Journal

(1) Students are required to develop a Journal throughout the

Course which shall include reflections on the various topics covered.

(2) Students shall be required to submit the Journal for assessment

by not later than the last day of the Course.

(3) The Journal shall be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

If

unsuccessful, students shall be deemed to have failed the Course.

Attendance

Regular attendance for all study-units of the Course is obligatory.

In the case of absence for a reason the Board of Studies considers valid, it may

allow students to proceed with the Course provided that alternative

arrangements are made to make up for the missed components.

Final Result

(1) The final result .,hall take into account the students'

performance in the study-units, the Mentoring Practicum, and the Journal.

(2) The names of the students who qualify for the award of the

Certificate shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as

follows

Passed with Distinction

Passed.