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The role of a Subject Learning Coach
The power of coaching
Under the Teaching and Learning Programme, the term ‘coaching’ is used to mean peer coaching; the powerful relationship in which transformational changes to practice and behaviour can happen.
Coaching is non-directive and can be used to help an individual solve their own problems through listening, reflecting and asking questions. Subject Learning Coaches are non-judgemental, critical friends who can help their peers view fresh perspectives; this is what makes it so powerful.
If used well, coaching can be a highly influential process of change, with a focus on doing things more effectively and moving learning forward.
‘It’s just a total new approach to get maximum interaction with learners’.
Patricia Smith – City College Norwich
Director of E2E
‘If you’re passionate about teaching and learning and you want to help others and you want to improve your own teaching, then this is the programme for you.’
Aubrey Copp – Salisbury College
Lecturer, painting and decorating
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The role of a Subject Learning Coach
Subject Learning Coaches act as pioneers for change and development within their organisation. They are trained locally by current SLCs who have been trained by us to develop their peers into SLCs.
Subject Learning Coaches can become critical members of their organisations, often working within a quality improvement team and contributing:
- to individual and group training
- the ability to use coaching techniques to improve attitudes to change among peers
- subject strategies, resources, tools and best practice.
See also Make the most of your SLCs.
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