UNISA Short Course in the Psychology of Mentorship
University of South Africa Short Course in the Psychology of Mentorship
The purpose of this Short Learning Programme is to teach graduates the skills required to be an effective mentor for high school students and others.
Professionals who seek to enter into mentoring relationships
Grade 12 or NSC
6 months
English
January/July
2 contact days and followed by 12 weeks ODL approach culminating in the assessment of a portfolio demonstrating key outcomes. Study guide, notes, and assessment guidelines provided during two contact sessions.
Formative portfolio assessment aimed at facilitating the student’s understanding of the implementation of mentoring practices in his/her context.
- Defining and describing mentoring
- Effective mentoring characteristics
- Critical interpersonal skills for mentoring
- Ethics in mentoring
- Networking for support and referral
- Continuing mentoring development
Angelo Fynn
Lecturer: Department of Psychology
Chair: PsySSA Student Division
Office 5-73, Theo van Wijk Building, UNISA
Tel: 012 429 8211
Fax: 012 429 6853
E-mail: fynna@unisa.ac.za
E-mail: ucap@unisa.ac.za
Ms A Nogqala
Centre for Applied Psychology
Office 5-152, Theo van Wijk Building, UNISA
Tel: 012 429 8544
Fax: 012 429 6853
E-mail: ucap@unisa.ac.za
