Coaching Methods For Educators

Coaching Methods For Educators

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Certificate Yes

Cost €80/day

Language English

Duration 5 Day course

Cities: Antalya

The "Coaching Methods for Educators" course is designed to equip educators with coaching skills and strategies to enhance their teaching practices, mentorship abilities, and professional development.

Description

This course provides educators with practical coaching techniques to support student learning, improve classroom management, and foster professional growth. Participants will learn how to apply coaching principles to empower colleagues and create a collaborative learning environment.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of coaching and its application in educational settings.
  • Develop effective communication and listening skills essential for coaching educators and students.
  • Learn coaching strategies to enhance classroom instruction, student engagement, and behavior management.
  • Gain proficiency in providing constructive feedback and facilitating reflective practices among peers.
  • Explore ethical considerations and best practices in educational coaching.

Methodology and Implementation

● Interactive Workshops: Engage participants in role-plays, case studies, and hands-on activities to practice coaching conversations and techniques.

● Peer Coaching Sessions: Pair participants to observe and provide feedback on each other's coaching interactions.

● Video Analysis: Analyze coaching sessions through recorded videos to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

● Guest Coaches: Invite experienced coaches or educational leaders to demonstrate effective coaching methods and share insights.

Assessment Implementation

● Coaching Portfolio: Develop a portfolio documenting coaching experiences, reflections, and action plans for professional development.

● Feedback and Reflection: Use peer and instructor feedback to assess coaching effectiveness and personal growth.

● Case Studies: Analyze real-world coaching scenarios and propose strategies for improvement.

● Final Project: Design and present a coaching plan for implementing coaching methods in a specific educational context.

Daily Programme

Day 1: Introduction to Coaching in Education

Morning Session:

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Understanding Coaching: Principles and Benefits in Education

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Coaching vs. Mentoring
  • Role-Playing Exercise: Introduction to Coaching Conversations

Day 2: Essential Coaching Skills

Morning Session:

  • Effective Communication in Coaching
  • Video Analysis: Communication Styles in Coaching

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Active Listening and Questioning Techniques
  • Peer Coaching Practice: Conducting Coaching Conversations

Day 3: Coaching for Professional Growth

Morning Session:

  • Providing Constructive Feedback
  • Case Study Analysis: Giving Feedback to Improve Teaching Practices

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Goal Setting and Action Planning in Coaching
  • Guest Speaker: Experienced Coach or Educator

Day 4: Coaching for Classroom Management

Morning Session:

  • Strategies for Behavior Management Coaching
  • Peer Coaching Session: Addressing Classroom Challenges

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Building Teacher Resilience through Coaching
  • Role-Playing Exercise: Conflict Resolution in Coaching

Day 5: Implementing Coaching Methods

Morning Session:

  • Developing a Coaching Plan
  • Group Activity: Designing a Coaching Program for Educators

Afternoon Session:

  • Project Presentations: Sharing Coaching Plans
  • Closing Remarks and Course Evaluation