Aims:

The overall objectives of the programme are to:

  • Develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professionals in relation to coaching
  • To raise the competence, confidence and capacities of teachers who are committed to achieving personal excellence and high standards of professionalism in their work.

Content:

Day 1

  • Coach continuum
  • Language shaping emotions:
    • Feel the difference
  • Thinking cycles
    • Problem
    • Solution
  • Active Listening:
    • Levels of Listening
    • Roadblocks to listening
  • Role play –observe a coaching session
    • T chart, record verbal, non-verbal communication
    • Expert Jigsaw – use Pocketbook pages
  • Partner practice:
    • Coaching for solutions – Key Principles
  • Professional Assessment Log
    • 4 main questions
    • Partner Practice 10 min
    • Reflections

Day 2

  • Reflections – benefits of coaching
  • Talking chips – reflections on  day 1
  • 5 steps for finding solutions quickly
  • Specific skills
    • Miracle question
    • Exceptions
    • Scaling
  • Partner Practice – 15 min
  • RIGAAR approach
  • Trio practice 20 mins / 5 mins feedback
  • Feedback

For date options and booking links view the Training Calendar.