Abstract

As staff, we often assume we know what students want or need. Our role is to answer questions and give students direction. Sometimes students come to us with overwhelming, complex problems which staff cannot easily solve. What then? Taking a coaching approach can help them to find their own, workable solutions. It allows time for thinking, rather than telling. Learning one simple coaching technique to use in personal tutorials can contribute to building resilient, self-motivated students who have the tools to take charge of their own learning.

Session and activities

This short slide presentation will outline how staff can use the GROW questioning technique to be curious, keep asking questions and help students set achievable goals. This structured approach to constructive conversations was developed by Sir John Whitmore in the 1980’s. The talk will draw on my learning and practice as a UAL Level 5 Coaching Apprentice and Course Leader.