Simple Coaching Solutions Devon

This week I was privileged to deliver an afternoon of thought provoking workshopping with the Pre-degree department at the Arts University Plymouth

I was invited by Tim Dickinson and Steven Forsyth to introduce coaching techniques for tutors and lecturers to consider implementing to use with students.

The idea was not for the educators to become coaches but to use coaching techniques in conversations with students to encourage independence of thought.

As students progress from secondary school into a more self led style of learning at 6th form and pre-degree level it is apparent that the transition warranted an approach that nurtured their creativity and freedom of style.

Coaching conversations put the student in the driving seat and this builds trust, confidence and freedom of thought.

We used theories such as Jungian personality types to model how to adapt approaches based on each individual’s needs.

I crafted a simple ABC guide to coaching techniques that allowed ease of understanding of the core concepts of coaching and we finished the session by practicing having peer to peer coaching conversations and discussions around the dynamics of having similar conversations with students.

As usual I was so engrossed in the session I forgot to take any photos to document the day but was able to provide notes and handouts to enable attendees to continue their coaching practice in the new semester.

Thank you Tim and Steven for the opportunity and for showing me around your fabulous Palace Court at the Arts University Plymouth.