Case Study: Developing Staff Confidence to be Active Learners Through Mentoring Circles

This case study explores the implementation and outcomes of mentoring circles as an active learning strategy within a post-1992 higher education institution. The mentoring circles were utilised in the Advance HE professional recognition experiential scheme with thirty-five colleagues working on different categories of fellowship. Participants came from various academic and professional services departments across multiple campuses. The mentoring circles were designed to support professional development by fostering peer mentoring learning, collaboration, and reflective practice. The intervention created structured opportunities for staff to reflect on their own practice and be active learners to support their own professional development.