PROF507

This paper critically examines theories and models of continuing leadership development through mentoring and coaching. It focuses on the importance of critical reflection on practice, the change process through adult learning theory, and the leadership capacity building that is so important in educational settings. Participants will study the interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary for developing leaders and leadership. They will examine their practice in a coaching and mentoring context and articulate developing understandings. The conceptual, theoretical and practical understanding of coaching and mentoring introduced in this paper is advanced in PROF509 Educational Leadership: Advanced Coaching and Mentoring.