Publisher's Synopsis
This book will enable you to discover: -How to practise the core skills of coaching-The principles and beliefs of coaching in a school context-How to get the very best from students in your school-How to support your colleagues in your school-The best model of coachingOutstanding Coaching in Schools will serve as your key reference book that supports you in terms of integrating coaching into your daily practice. The expert guidance that you will find here takes you through the key features of coaching in schools and why research has shown that it is an essential element in bringing about sustainable improvements in all aspects of school life.This step-by-step approach, using the unique 'picture this' structure, provides you with an easy to understand and implement series of coaching skills and techniques. Whether you are new to coaching or have been using and exploring it for a period of time, you will find Outstanding Coaching in Schools is packed with information and practical ideas that will enhance your practical expertise and career development.Coaching should not be viewed as an add-on but rather it must be integrated into all dimensions of the culture of a school. It enables us to understand others far better, and as a result brings about a change in the way that we approach supporting every individual in a school community. The powerful features of effective coaching that you will learn about here and include active listening, using appropriate questions, building rapport and using feedback, provide the personalised support for others that enables them to flourish.Tony Swainston has trained hundreds of teachers in the art of coaching around the world in over 20 countries. Visit Tony at his website www.tonyswainston.comAnd to arrange training for yourself or your school contact Tony at tony@tonyswainston.com
