This is a practical programme that introduces students to a wide range of tools and techniques that they can put into practice in their jobs.
The programme aims to enhance the mentoring skills of those who provide professional mentoring and consulting to teachers and schools in the field of pedagogy and education. There is a particular focus on the role of educational consultants, school services and teachers involved in mentoring student teachers, newly qualified teachers or other teaching colleagues.
The programme is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in educational sciences with a first class grade and have at least two years’ experience of work related to education and the education system.
There are also 30 and 60 ECTS Master’s level qualifications in mentoring and educational consultancy available under the programme in educational leadership and evaluation studies.
Programme structure
The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study. It can also be completed by studying part time for three or four years.
The programme is made up of:
- Mandatory courses, 40 ECTS
- Restricted electives, 30 ECTS
- Final thesis, 30 ECTS
- Elective courses, 20 ECTS
Free electives must be connected in some way to the subject and form a logical whole in the field of pedagogy or leadership.
Organisation of teaching
Teaching and exams are in Icelandic.
There are three study blocks over a semester. Between blocks, the UI learning management system Canvas is used systematically to organise collaboration and teamwork.
Main objectives
The programme aims to enhance the mentoring skills of those who provide professional mentoring and consulting to teachers and schools in the field of pedagogy and education. Mentoring programmes should work to build the professional competence of individuals, groups and units based on the philosophy of a learning community.
Other
People who are working as teachers are eligible for a scholarship grant to study mentoring and educational consultancy. This initiative is aimed at encouraging more people to specialise in this area so that schools will be better equipped to support student teachers and newly qualified teachers. The latest collective wage agreements for preschool and compulsory school teachers agree pay rises for teachers who complete further education courses for credits.
Completing the programme allows you to apply for doctoral studies