Students increasingly value one-to-one time with their tutors and this can be an effective way to support and empower them in their learning (Wootton, 2007; Wisker et al, 2007). Students would like to see their tutors more frequently and routinely, however, this becomes more challenging as the profile of the student body changes and student numbers rise (Owen, 2002; Sosabowski et al, 2003; Stephen et al, 2008; Thomas et al, 2017). Both ... Read More
5 key characteristics of using solution-focused coaching with students
There are many definitions of coaching but one of the most widely recognised is: ‘coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them’ (Whitmore, 2002). The solution-focused approach to coaching is, as the title suggests, essentially trying to make greater progress with the student by focusing on where they want to get to and understanding what skills and ... Read More