Transformative Coaching: A learning theory for practice: 1 - Softcover

Askew, Susan; Carnell, Eileen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854739076 ISBN 13: 9780854739073

Publisher: Institute of Education, 2011

Synopsis

Why publish another book on coaching? While there are numerous books covering coaching tools and techniques, most share a common focus on goal-setting and goal achievement. This book offers a rare alternative perspective that focuses on reflective learning as the starting point for professional growth, and illustrates how coaches can apply this approach in coaching meetings. Drawing on their research and experiences of developing professional learning programmes for coaches, the authors identify three kinds of learning in coaching: - the learning of new skills and competences - learning to see something differently - learning more about the self in practice (reflective learning). The authors contend that while learning of the first and second kinds are well supported in coaching practice, more attention to learning of the third kind is needed. An emphasis on self-reflection, for both coaches and coachees, can lead to more effective, transformative and sustained change to practice. Using case studies and examples of successful coaching meetings, this thought-provoking book explores this reflective model of coaching. It also examines current debates in coaching; issues to do with self-identity and power relationships; why peer coaching and supervision are important; and how coaching can play a significant role in an organisation’s learning. Transformative Coaching will be especially useful for coaches and students of coaching working in education organisations, including those who offer accredited coaching courses. It is also relevant to all learning professionals, particularly from the education, medical, legal and social services sector and to any organisations that place importance on supporting learning.

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About the Authors

Susan Askew is course leader for the MA in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment at the Institute of Education, University of London (IOE). As well as being a lecturer and researcher, during the twenty years that Sue has worked at the IOE she has liaised closely with Staff Development to offer a variety of professional learning courses for colleagues. She also works as a coach in organisations herself and is most interested in how coaching can support personal growth and professional change.

Eileen Carnell is a freelance writer and educational consultant. Throughout her career, Eileen's main research focus has been on learning in formal settings with young people and their teachers and also in other contexts, including museums and galleries. Eileen still enjoys supporting people's learning on a one-to-one basis as a mentor and a coach and volunteer. Eileen's recent co-authored book, Retiring Lives, was also published by the IOE.

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute of Education
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854739076
• ISBN 13: 9780854739073
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149