Networks and scholarship

Lead and general mentors can benefit widely from networking with colleagues and peers. Aside from research-informed evidence in pedagogy and practice, shared experience can be invaluable. This module raised mentors' awareness about the value of collaboration and the value of networking according to phase, subject or other specialist area.

 

The aims of this module were to:

• Raise mentors' awareness of a range of successful and impactful networks and professional bodies
• Examine the value of collaboration and how individuals, schools or providers can join or begin networks
• Consider how the benefits of networking and collaboration can impact settings, schools or provisions.