Peer Coaching as a Sustainable Source of Professional Development

During the 25th and 31st of October, we participated in the Peer Coaching as a Sustainable Source of Professional Development course, which took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Objectives of the course:

• to prepare the participants to professionally lead a coaching session in the context of peer coaching;
• to have a substantial understanding of coaching framework and coaching models;
• to develop core coaching skills, including observation process, feedback, questioning, listening, raising awareness, establishing and maintaining an authentic relationship;
• to be able to design a coaching session with different coaching tools included.
  

Some of the topics discussed during the course:

• Relationship Awareness theory;
• Introduction to conflict: the 3 conflict styles, the conflict sequence, conflict triggers;
• Conflict model;
• Coaching principles;
• GROW coaching model in triads, reflection, feedback;
• Dilts model of personality;
• Planning follow-up activities, dissemination and implementation of learning outcomes.

Among the learning outcomes of the participants we can recapture:

• Exchanging good practices on peer coaching, and becoming acquainted with a variety of coaching tools such are drawings, coaching wheels and questionnaires;
• Discussion on a framework for peer coaching and practical activities to integrate these approaches in teaching and to develop skills of adult learners from disadvantaged groups;
• Participation in exercises on establishing a mentor relationship between participants and trainer. It follows a two-way communication process including discussions, interactive games, working in groups and pairs, presentations, case studies, thinking techniques and individual activities; 
• The practice of experiential learning and workshops…
• And many more!

Read more about the course here, in RO or EN.

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Date: 25th to 31st of October 2021