Curriculum, learning and teaching
Developing a coaching culture Les Duggan outlines the benefits of coaching in an international school context
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how their own progress will assist with this. Whether your school already uses this collaborative approach as part of ongoing professional and whole school development or whether it’s new to you, this article discusses the benefits of fostering a coaching culture in an international setting and the steps you can take to implementing it in your school. The benefits of a coaching culture in an international school There is no question that all head teachers want the best for their school; to ensure that they not only achieve good results but do so in a way that fits with a holistic philosophy, where every child counts, where the diversity of the school is Autumn |
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What do we mean by a coaching culture and why does it matter in an international school setting? Coaching has been a part of the international education landscape for many years; international schools have long since harnessed their own staff’s potential and helped their teachers to successfully coach each other. This two way dialogue is intended genuinely to involve both parties – the coach and the coachee – in finding solutions through a process of effective questioning and listening with an open mind. The questions asked are designed to raise awareness within the coachee as to their goals, the current situation and options to move forward, whilst also thinking about whole school development and
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