Introduction to Coaching

Educational coaching has powerful ramifications for the classroom. If teachers are able to help students solve their own educational and personal problems in similar ways, teachers become less prescriptive in their attitudes towards students, and students feel more in charge of their learning and their lives.

Coaching might apply to SEN identification, career orientation and professional development.

This training course will introduce the participants to the topic of school-based peer education in the mainstream classroom. They will gain an overall understanding of the topic, consider the issues which arise for the teacher and learner and gain some practical tips for creating a secure school environment. As a result, they will feel more confident about handling peer mediation in their classroom.