Coach As Teacher

Portuguese partner lesson

When “Coaching” means “Teaching”

Transferring KnowledgeTransferring ability to perform a taskTransferring a skill

Teaching a Skill or Process

Being good at doing something can be very different from articulating how to do something.Match the teaching approach with the learner’s primary learning style.Responsibility for learning resides with the learner.

Learning Styles

Visual/Non-verbalVisual/VerbalAuditoryKinesthetic

Visual/Non-verbal Learners

Learn best when information is presented visually as a picture or design.Use visual aids that include pictures and graphics.Help them create mental pictures that represent information.

Look For…

Affinity for putting jigsaw puzzles together.Doodling during meetings.Good at reading maps.Keen observation.Interest in art.

Visual/Verbal Learners

Learn best when information is presented visually using letters, words and phrases.Use visual aids that include bullet points, graphs, flowcharts.Use worksheets to help them write instructions and process steps in their own words.

Look for…

Reading books as a favorite pastime.Enjoyment of crossword puzzles.Keen observation.Affinity for printed instructions.

Auditory Learners

Learn best when hearing information that is being presented.Use oral presentations.Encourage as much verbal interaction as possible.Have them repeat key points back to you.

Look For…

Tendency to ask a lot of questions.Reading out loud.Affinity for learning in groups.A collection of books on tape.Attentive listening.

Kinesthetic Learners

Learn best when physically engaged in an activity.Use “hands-on” learning exercises.Incorporate physical activity as much as possible.Use physical objects as symbols.Encourage repetitive practice of the skill/task.

Look For…

Hobbies that involve physical activity such as sports, dancing, or building models.Short attention span during verbal discussions.Dislike of sitting still for long periods.Affinity for solving three-dimensional puzzles.