Coaching within Education
What is the impact of mentoring and coaching within Education?
In research published by NFER and TDA in 2008 ('Mentoring and coaching for professionals: a study of the research evidence', National Foundation for Educational Research & TDA, 2008), mentoring and coaching was proven to have an impact on both individuals and organisations, including the following outcomes.
For individuals:
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increased reflectivity and clarity of thinking
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improved psychological wellbeing and confidence
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better problem-solving skills (including decision-making)
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gains in practitioner knowledge and skills
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improved sharing of practice
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better communication and relationships
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more positive attitudes towards professional and career development
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self-management and self-learning skills
For organisations, it resulted in the development of a:
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research and learning culture
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reflective culture
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collaborative culture
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culture of professionalism and recognition around professional and career development
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culture of high aspirations and vitality
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pastoral culture
Other research supports this and adds other benefits such as:
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enhanced personal effectiveness and the ability to work smarter and not harder
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the development of techniques for constructively challenging unhelpful behaviours, including negativity and limiting beliefs
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enhanced energy, job satisfaction and increased personal productivity, which led directly to a return on investment in coaching and mentoring for the organisation.
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