ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on generic and subject-specific issues relating to teaching in a subject that is predominately practical in nature requiring pupils to solve real and relevant problems using food and other materials. Mentoring is widely used in many contexts for the purpose of helping people to learn and develop, both professionally and personally. The terms mentoring and coaching are at times used interchangeably. Both aim to develop the professional or professional competencies of the client or colleague. Mentoring is increasingly important in a range of fields, both in the UK and internationally, as a tool to support recruitment into a profession, retention in that profession, professional learning, networking and career development. The chapter considers a broad understanding of different models, or approaches to, mentoring in order to make decisions about how to carry out the role as a mentor.
