Nightingale Mentoring (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The Student: - has knowledge about central concepts within mentorship for children and youth - has understanding of childhood and living conditions in our contemporary society - knows how to build relationships and communicate with children and families with different backgrounds – is able to plan, implement, and evaluate activities based on the needs of the child to support the child's ability to play, learn, and manage different situations

Content (course unit)

- children's right to participation - communication with the child and their guardians - activities - guidance - values and attitudes when encountering other cultures - the role as a mentor

Location and time

The course begins with two training days on campus in October. The course is primarily carried out through mentorship meetings with a child over the course of an academic year. The mentor meets with their child approximately once a week at any location. Throughout the year, the mentor participates in both individual supervision sessions and group supervision. The course concludes with a joint celebration event for both children and mentors.

Exam schedules

The course is assessed through a report on the mentorship process as well as short reports throughout the academic year on the progress of the mentorship.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Assessment scale

Approved/Rejected

Teaching methods

Training days. Mentorship meetings with the child throughout the entire academic year. Supervision with a teacher, both in groups and individually.

Learning materials

Grander, Martin & Sild Lönroth, Carina (2011). Mentorskap för barn och unga. Malmö: Malmö Högskola. Prieto-Flores, Òscar, Feu, Jordi (red.) (2021). Mentoring Children and Young People for Social Inclusion. Global Approaches to Empowerment. London: Routledge.