Coaching Skills for Learner-Centred Conversations

Course Description

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of educational coaching with our interactive course, "Coaching Skills for Learner-Centred Conversations." This comprehensive program is designed to equip educators, mentors, and learning facilitators with essential coaching techniques that can revolutionize their approach to student interactions. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, you'll discover how to create powerful, learner-centred dialogues that foster growth, independence, and deep understanding.

What Students Will Learn

  • Master the key principles of coaching approaches in education
  • Develop the ability to create optimal conditions for effective learning relationships
  • Gain proficiency in applying coaching frameworks to learning conversations
  • Learn how to utilize coaching approaches in feedback sessions
  • Acquire skills to analyze and implement coaching components in various educational contexts
  • Understand how to integrate coaching skills into their unique educational environments

Pre-requisites

Great news! This course is designed for individuals at an introductory level, and there are no specific prerequisites. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to expand your skillset or a newcomer to the field of education, this course welcomes all learners who are passionate about enhancing their ability to facilitate powerful learning experiences.

Course Content

  • Fundamental principles of coaching in educational settings
  • Techniques for establishing trust and rapport in learning relationships
  • The GROW model and other coaching frameworks for structuring conversations
  • Active listening and powerful questioning techniques
  • Strategies for providing constructive feedback using a coaching approach
  • Methods for encouraging learner reflection and self-discovery
  • Practical application of coaching skills in various educational scenarios
  • Reflective practices for continual improvement of coaching abilities

Who This Course Is For

  • Teachers and educators at all levels seeking to enhance their instructional approach
  • Educational administrators looking to implement coaching techniques in their institutions
  • Mentors and tutors aiming to improve their one-on-one interactions with learners
  • Corporate trainers interested in applying coaching principles to professional development
  • Anyone involved in facilitating learning who wants to create more impactful, learner-centred experiences

Real-World Applications

The coaching skills acquired in this course have wide-ranging applications in the real world. Educators can use these techniques to:

  • Foster greater student engagement and motivation in classroom settings
  • Improve the effectiveness of one-on-one tutoring or mentoring sessions
  • Enhance parent-teacher conferences by employing coaching-style conversations
  • Facilitate more productive team meetings and professional development sessions
  • Support colleagues through peer coaching initiatives
  • Improve personal relationships by applying coaching principles to everyday interactions
  • Boost learner autonomy and self-directed learning capabilities
  • Create a more positive and growth-oriented learning environment in any educational context

Syllabus

Module 1: Key principles of coaching approaches in education

Module 2: Creating the conditions needed for an effective learning relationship

Module 3: Applying a coaching framework to conversations with learners

Module 4: Using coaching approaches in feedback conversations

Each module will include theoretical foundations, practical exercises, reflection opportunities, and real-world application scenarios to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.