CIT Teaching & Learning Unit

Week

Description

Module 1 – Introduction to Coaching for Higher Education

This module will give participants the opportunity to understand how practical coaching tools and techniques can give them a framework to move people toward solutions.

On completion of this workshop participants will:

• Understand how their coaching skills can impact on the CIT coaching culture
• Have explored the various ways to use a coaching approach
• Understand how the EMCC competence framework aligns with the European Higher Education framework
• Have practiced the core skills of coaching i.e., listening and questioning
• Know how to structure a coaching conversation using the GROW model
• Understand the role of contracting in building a trust-based relationship
• Understand how to reflect on their coaching skills practice.

Module 2 - Using a Coaching Approach in HE roles

This session builds on session 1, giving participants two further coaching tools to practice in guided peer-to-peer coaching sessions. The idea of using a coaching approach in various roles is introduced.

On completion of this workshop participants will:

• Have practiced further and felt comfortable using core coaching skills
• Have discussed the application of W1 learning to their specific work role
• Understand and demonstrate the use of the WHEEL in different contexts
• Understand and demonstrate the integration of the WHEEL and the GROW model, applicable to their specific situation

Module 3 - Introducing the Impact of Positive Psychology on Coaching

This session explores the impact of positive psychology on coaching and coaching psychology, to lay the background for using coaching for strengths use in your role.

On completion of this workshop participants will have:

• Identified specific elements to include in a wheel that is relevant to role
• Understood Positive Psychology (PP) origins and evolution to 2nd Wave PP
• Understood & discussed the impact and effect of Positive and Negative Affect on individuals within the coaching context
• Understood and demonstrated the use of PANAS (Watson et.al)
• Discussed activities that increase Positive Affect and decrease Negative Affect and how this relates to coaching
• Discussed the A-CIA tool and used it in a coaching session

Module 4 – Introducing Strengths Coaching

This session explores using strengths coaching in various roles.

On completion of this workshop participants will have:

• Understood how the PERMA wellbeing wheel works in a coaching session
• Successfully used the PERMA wellbeing wheel in a practice coaching session
• Understood the VIA strengths tool and the Jess™ resilience cards and their use in a coaching session
• A basic understanding of the REALISE2 strengths categories

Module 5 - Using Coaching to Motivate Individuals/Teams in Higher Education

This workshop is a recap of the previous 4 workshops and solidifies learning. Participants consistently feedback how this workshop is a consolidation and clarifier of all the theory and practice from Modules 1 – 4.

On completion of this workshop participants will use the following methodology (covered during the previous 4 modules):

• Building rapport and managing expectations in a coaching/mentoring session
• Use GROW within their context
• Use WHEELS
• Use PERMA
• Use the Jess™ Strengths cards or similar
• Use strengths-finding in a coaching/mentoring session
• Use the PANAS
• Complete the 5 required reflections and coaching sessions for eligibility to attain the Global European Quality Award (EQA) Foundation Certificate in Coaching