Coaching for SuccessSession 1

Aims of the coaching programme:To develop the coaching skills of teachersTo begin to establish a culture of coaching

within schoolTo improve the quality of teaching and

learning and student achievement through coaching

To provide the next stage of professional development for third year teachers.

To meet P standards and to begin the development of a ‘coaching’ portfolio. (BlueSky).

Session aims:To understand the differences between

coaching and mentoring.To identify the characteristics and skills of

coaching.

What are the differences between coaching and mentoring?Card sort activity: decide which definitions

define mentoring and which define coaching. Put into 2 columns.

What are the main differences between coaching and mentoring?

What is coaching? Write a definition of coaching.

Defining coaching‘Unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their

performance. It is about helping them learn rather than teaching them.’ (John Whitmore)

“Coaching is a two-way process that enables people to learn,

develop and be more effective” (as defined by The Mind Gym)

Improving people’s performance is key to success. One-to-one attention will bring about accelerated learning.

Old Chinese Proverb“Give a person

a fish, he will eat once; if

you teach him how to fish,

he will eat for the rest of his

life”.

The benefits of a coaching cultureIf coaching works well, what are the pay-offs? What are the benefits of coaching and of

developing a coaching culture for:the learner?the coach?the school?

Effective coaching: The role of a coach and key skills ‘ You cannot teach a man anything, you

can only help him find it for himself.’

Mind map in pairs what you consider the role of a coach and their key skills and qualities to be.

If you’ve ever experienced a good coaching session, remember the skills and qualities that your coach possessed that made it a good coaching session.

An effect coach .......Builds rapport and trustIs non judgementalIs candid and challengingGives encouragement and supportIs objective rather than subjective Focuses on future opportunitiesIs comfortable working from the other

person’s agendaDevelops mutual respect and trust

Coaching SkillsEstablishing

RapportGoal settingActive listening Observation QuestioningGiving feedbackGaining

commitment

Self-reflectionWhat skills or aspects of the role of a coach

do you expect to be good at?Which aspects do you expect to find

challenging?

Plenary: Preparing to coach