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OverviewThis practical guide for educators in higher education encourages readers to ask effective coaching questions and apply relevant coaching techniques to empower and engage students to grow and perform at their best. Filled with authentic examples and handy tips, the book takes readers from the ‘how to’ of coaching, through the practicalities, challenges and honing of existing skills and new capabilities. The authors recognise that in educators’ daily encounters and interactions with students, there are many timely coachable moments for authentic learning. These opportunities can enable students to learn beyond what is squarely in their curriculum and develop their own pathways to become work-ready graduates. Through coaching, educators help students discover more about themselves while guiding them to innovate and generate solutions to perceived and real-world problems. This guide offers in depth discussions along with tools and tips to provide invaluable guidance for educators to get acquainted with the key skills needed to coach students for success in various academic and professional contexts. The content covers multiple varied scenarios, from classrooms and assignments, to internships and group work, and highlights various coaching opportunities with practical strategies. This is a resourceful text for educators, teachers and professionals working in higher education and learning institutions. It provides training material for institutions that want to conduct faculty development programmes to prepare educators for effective coaching conversations in their universities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: May Sok Mui Lim (Singapore Institute of Technology) , Nadya Shaznay Patel (Singapore Institute of Technology) , Ramesh Shahdadpuri (Singapore Institute of Technology)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.594kg ISBN: 9781032364704ISBN 10: 103236470 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 16 July 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Adult education , Professional & Vocational , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"“Coaching has proven to be an essential tool for students in institutions of higher learning. Done right it will help solve problems and reduce any anxieties face by students. Done well it can unleash hidden potential in students. This book is indeed timely as it provides some insights for those keen to embark on the journey of coaching. I am confident existing and new practitioners of coaching will benefit immensely from this book. Congratulations to the authors.” Professor Yaacob Bin Ibrahim Professor and Advisor to President, Singapore Institute of Technology Former Ministers for Ministries of Communications and Information (2011-2018), Environment and Water Resources (2004-2011), Community Development and Sports (2002-2004). “This book clearly highlights the role of coaching, especially with a solutions focus, in readying students for their lifetime of learning. I like its emphasis on the human touch, preparing the world of higher education for what’s most predictable about the future – it’s unpredictability.” Paul Z Jackson co-author of The Solutions Focus, TranSForming change for coaches, consultants and leaders “This book offers a holistic approach to coaching that will enhance student learning, engagement and overall success. It is a comprehensive guide for those interested in practical pathways which focuses on strengths, and foster a positive and empowering approach to professional development. Plenty of nuggets of wisdom for meaningful dialogues.” Simon TP Lee Accredited Master Executive Coach (AC) EMCC Global Accredited Master Practitioner (EIA) Coach|Mentor Supervisor (ESIA) ""This is a book the world of HE sector has been waiting for: In depth, insightful and innovative. The editors explore the key themes from group work to PhD supervision, careers to internships to create an essential guide for Higher Education coaching” Professor Jonathan Passmore Henley Business School & EZRA Coaching “Students in higher education today are faced with complex personal struggles, impacting their academic performance and growth. This invaluable book is a gem of resource for educators who wish to use coaching to enable and empower their students to tackle the various challenges they face. It provides varied scenarios and useful tips to guide faculty as they work with students individually and in groups. The systems perspective presented here is useful for educational institutions to consider as they plan to support student coaching and development holistically.” Josephine Teo EdD, MBA, PCC ICF Singapore Board 2023-2024; Instructional Coach, Leadership Consultant and Coach, Certified Coach Supervisor “May Lim, Nadya Patel and Ramesh Shahdadpuri’s excellent and timely contribution reminds us of the importance of the human connection in higher education. This is just what is needed right now. Highly recommended for anyone who supports students at university!” Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences." Author InformationMay Sok Mui Lim an Associate Professor and Assistant Provost (Applied Learning) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). May is on a mission to promote coaching and transform the learning experience in higher education, and focuses on competency-based education, transition, and improving learning. Recognised for her contributions, she received the National Day Honours: Public Administration Medal (Bronze) in 2022 and the SIT Teaching Excellence Award in 2016, 2019, and 2020. May is also an experienced occupational therapist by profession, she has been working with children with developmental delay and disorders in Singapore and Australia. A certified Solution-Focused Coach, she is dedicated to establishing a coaching culture for educators, aiming to develop students beyond the confines of the classroom. Nadya Shaznay Patel is an Assistant Professor in the Business, Communication and Design cluster at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and has over twenty years of experience as an educator, a researcher and trainer. With a passion for critical design futures thinking for interdisciplinary learning, she regularly facilitates workshops for educators and students. She recently published a journal article on Modelling Intellectual Empathy and Communicating Care. Committed to bridging the research-practice gap, she engages industry partners in applied research projects that leverage her expertise in Critical Design Futures (CDF)TM and interests in GenAI. Over the years, she has also worked with partners to offer industry-relevant workshops on empathetic leadership communication, personal branding, and corporate coaching and mentoring. Ramesh Shahdadpuri is an executive coach and educational development specialist with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). He leads coaching training and programmes for faculty development at the university for advancement of their professional capabilities as academics and in becoming effective educational leaders. Ramesh is credentialed International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach and a Professional Certified Corporate Coach from Singapore Management University. He has served on the Board and Committees of ICF Singapore Chapter, and is an active member in various coaching communities of practice. His coaching practice and research interests include academic, leadership, positive psychology, solution-focused, supervision, team and youth coaching. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |